Scientists pinpoint exercise needed per week to fend off cancer

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Working out for just two days a week may be enough to keep cancers and heart diseases at bay, a study suggests. 

A group of researchers from across the globe found that performing at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity over the span of two days had similar health benefits as to working out the entire week. 

People who only exercised on two days had a 32 percent lower risk of death from all causes, a 31 percent lower chance of dying from cardiovascular disease and a 21 percent lower risk of dying from cancer. 

The American Heart Association recommends adults engage in moderate-intensity aerobic activi...
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