Vigorous Intermittent Lifestyle Physical Activity

Incidental Physical Activity and Cancer Risk Reduction Introduction Cancer, a leading cause of mortality worldwide, often appears as an unavoidable threat. While genetic and environmental risk factors cannot be avoided, regular, structured exercise has been widely shown to reduce the risk of most types of cancer. However, recent research suggests that the key to reducing…

Antioxidants

Antioxidants and Free Radicals: Understanding Cellular Damage from Oxidation Our bodies utilise oxygen, a crucial element for survival, but this process also generates unstable molecules known as free radicals. These free radicals can harm cell structures such as proteins, fats (lipids), and even our genetic material (DNA). While our bodies possess natural defenses against some…