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Colon Cancer: Impact of a Treadmill Desk

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women today in the United States.

Walking appears to have some important benefits to combating this disease. First it helps control our weight and by controlling some of the hormones associated with cell and tumor growth.

Walking also speeds the passage of digested food through our colon. This added speed theoretically reduces the time that carcinogenic particles from our food can be in contact with our intestinal linings and therefore reduces our risk of colon cancers.

This theory was tested among 80,000 men and women in Scandinavia. The research indicated that consistent moderate exercise such as walking reduced womens risk of colon cancer by 40%. Only men over the age of 45 seemed to have similar benefits from the physical activity however.

A study in Taiwan found that men who in engaged in moderate exercise such as walking and stayed sufficiently hydrated were 83% less likely to contract colon cancer.

Treadmill desks can keep everyone active during the entire day and should be considered for their ability to prevent disease and promote weight loss.