Colon, lung cancer: Cardiorespiratory fitness may lower risk
Share on Pinterest Researchers have found a link between cardiorespiratory fitness and the risk of certain cancers in men. Alexandra Bergam/Stocksy Moderate and high cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a lower incidence of certain cancers in men, according to a new Swedish study . The study’s authors found a solid association between this type of fitness and a reduction in mortality for colon and prostate cancer, as well as for lung cancer for people over 60. The positive link between cardiorespiratory fitness and young non-smokers was especially significant. A large new study from Sweden finds that cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon, lung, and prostate cancer. Cardiorespiratory fitness , or CRF, refers to the ability to perform whole-body, large muscle exercise of moderate- to high-intensity for extended periods of time. Such activities involve one’s cardiovascular and respiratory systems. The study’s findings are a bit complicated i...