Is There a Tie Between Leisure Time Spent Sitting and Cancer Risks?

In his blog this week, IMF Chairman Dr. Brian Durie examines a new study in the July 2015 issue of “Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention” suggesting that women who spend more leisure time sitting may be at a higher risk for multiple myeloma, breast and ovarian cancer. The higher risk was present even after taking into account BMI, physical activity, and other factors. The study found no association between sitting time and cancer risk in men. Click HERE to read his blog.
Source: International Myeloma Foundation - Category: Hematology Source Type: news