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Fifteen Minutes of Exercise May Lower Cancer Risk When It Replaces Sleeping or Sedentary Time

Learn how just a few minutes of exercising instead of sleeping or staying sedentary can lead to a lower risk of developing cancer.

Fifteen Minutes of Exercise May Lower Cancer Risk When It Replaces Sleeping or Sedentary Time

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