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Physical activity of any intensity tied to lower cancer risk

In a 2025 study of more than 85,000 people (average age 63), followed for six years, those who were the most active—even if they were simply doing light-intensity activities—had a 26% lower risk for cancer, compared with those who were least active.

Calcium may cut odds of colorectal cancer, while alcohol may boost them

A 2025 study suggested that boosting dietary calcium intake may reduce the odds of developing colorectal cancer, while drinking more alcohol may raise risks for the disease.

The cancer–heart disease connection

Cancer survivors are more likely to die of heart disease than from cancer-related complications. One reason is that certain cancer treatments can cause cardiovascular complications. But the two diseases share many root causes, including tobacco use and obesity, as well as diabetes and high cholesterol. Growing evidence suggests that people with heart disease may be more likely to develop cancer.

Hidden battles: Keeping cancer secret

A portion of the two million Americans diagnosed with cancer each year choose to keep the news private or tell only a select few people. These patients may wish to avoid extra attention, sympathy, or different treatment; bypass burdening or alarming others; protect their job; feel in control of an uncertain situation; or sidestep judgment if their cancer is related to lifestyle choices. But opting for secrecy can pose several disadvantages, depriving patients of practical and emotional support and aggravating stress, anxiety, and depression.

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