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HOUSEWORK could cut the risk of cancer as it counts as light exercise, researchers say. Simple tasks such as walking to the shops or doing household chores were found to be good for health. 1 Housework could reduce your risk of cancer because it counts as light exercise, according to a study Credit: Getty Pushing the vacuum cleaner, scrubbing the shower and digging flowerbeds also lift the heart rate.
Researcher Prof Aiden Doherty, from Oxford University, said moving little and often would trump vigorous workouts for many. He added: “Our research highlights the importance of all forms of movement. “It shows that people who often engage in simple low-intensity activities such as walking have a lower risk of developing cancer.
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