How inactivity and excess weight can shape cancer risk

Obesity and sedentary behaviour can alter hormonal, metabolic and inflammatory processes in the body, contributing to the risk of several cancers.

Our bodies are designed for physical activity. But today, it is optional. We sit when we travel, work, eat, or relax. While this may seem obvious, chronic physical inactivity coupled with overweight or obesity has been linked to biological circumstances that foster cancer risk.