New evidence has linked physical activity with improved colon health, underscoring the vital role of exercise in cancer prevention and care.

Colon cancer​ patients saw improved survival rates after a 3-year exercise program, according to a first-of-its-kind international experiment.

An exercise programme for colon cancer patients can cut the risk of dying by a third, a major international trial shows. The researchers said it was "not a large amount" of exercise and any type of workout from swimming to salsa classes counted.