With technology at the ready and the myriad of articles at our fingertips, a great deal of information can be gleaned by using a simple search engine. Unfortunately, not all information is accurate nor grounded in science. The fallacies and myths around fitness and health are plentiful and can often be misleading. Myths such as exercise can replace a bad diet or crunches give you six-pack abs are rampant. Such “gym-talk” has led to many common myths about the dos and don’ts of exercise. But this fact remains clear – exercise is one of the best things you can do to lower your risks for many cancers.
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