One Workout Can Slow Cancer Growth by 30%, Study Finds

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A study done by Edith Cowan University study reveals that even a single workout boosts the body’s defence against cancer

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Researchers found both Resistance Training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) release powerful proteins that can slow cancer cell growth

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Exercise makes muscles release myokines—proteins that supress cancer cell growth and strengthen immunity

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The study found that just one workout reduced cancer cell growth by up to 30% in breast cancer survivors

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Tests showed myokine levels rose before, right after, and 30 minutes post-workout—proving the protective impact is real

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Experts say exercise works like medicine, offering biological protection while boosting overall fitness

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Consistent exercise builds lean muscle, reduces fat, and lowers inflammation, a key driver of cancer progression

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Unlike dieting, exercise produces protective proteins and cuts harmful inflammatory markers, making it vital in cancer care

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Even one workout can help your body fight cancer. Regular exercise may be one of the best ways to keep your body healthy

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