Bowel cancer: Walking in the morning and evening could cut your risk of the disease, study suggests

Researchers have found two daily peaks in activity could cut the chances of developing the disease by a tenth. A stroll in the morning and during the night could cut the risk of bowel cancer, research suggests. “Intriguing” findings in the study of more than 85,000 British adults also suggested that the timing of activity could make a significant difference to its impact.

Many studies have found a strong link between exercise and cancer prevention. But the new research on bowel cancer comes amid emerging evidence that finding the right time of day can add to the benefits. The study, led by experts from Regensburg University, used data from the UK Biobank to assess 86,252 people aged 42 to 79, who tracked physical activity by wearing a device on their wrist known as an accelerometer.

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