‘Brisk’ walks may slow spread of prostate cancer, study finds

POWER walks could be life-savers for men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, a study has found.

Walking for at least three hours a week has been shown to improve patients’ outcomes, and even prevent progression of their disease.

But researchers pointed out it was not enough to go for a leisurely stroll. The walks had to be “brisk” to provide any benefit.

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