What if a free, side-effect-free therapy could significantly improve your cancer survival— and even help prevent recurrence? In this episode, we explore the powerful, research-backed role of exercise in cancer prevention and treatment, centered around the recent CHALLENGE trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Here is the link to that study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2502760

Dr. Hassell shares groundbreaking findings showing that moderate, consistent exercise significantly reduces cancer recurrence and mortality — particularly in colon cancer survivors — when added to conventional treatments. More than just prevention, movement is positioned as a critical treatment tool that enhances immunity, reduces inflammation, balances hormones, and even boosts mental health.

Key Takeaways:

• Exercise led to a 37% lower risk of death in colon cancer patients (CHALLENGE trial).

• Benefits appear as early as 1 year into a structured program (as little as brisk walking!).

• Sedentary lifestyles are now considered nearly as dangerous as smoking.

• Even 1-minute workouts a few times a day can start improving immune function.

• The "number needed to treat" for exercise is dramatically better than many standard medical therapies.

• Physical activity also reduces risk of diabetes, heart disease, depression, frailty, and more.

• Social, playful exercise (like frisbee or ping pong) boosts both body and mind — and reduces loneliness.

Watch now to discover how just a few minutes of movement a day could change — or even save — your life.

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