Take steps to cut cancer risk with a stroll or a spring clean

EVEN light exercise such as casual walking, shopping or doing household chores can slash the risk of developing cancer, a study found.

- By Hanna Geissler

Oxford University researchers said data showed people with the highest levels of daily physical activity were 26% less likely to suffer from it. And even gentle daily movement made a difference, with more moderate activity linked to a 13% lower risk and light activity 6%.

Increasing the number of daily steps appeared to help too.