Exercise or physical activity can help reduce cancer risks, and every single move counts, a free HSE webinar marking World Cancer Day has heard. Can exercise help prevent cancer? She said we now have “evidence-based information on how small, realistic lifestyle changes can have a meaningful impact on cancer risk". It does not mean people who work out will never get cancer, but their risk of developing certain cancers can be reduced. Can I get help starting exercise for health reasons?

Source: Irish Examiner February 04, 2026 21:30 UTC