Early morning and evening activity could ‘reduce bowel cancer risk by 11%’

Research suggests time when physical activity taken is crucial, opening way to targeted prevention strategies

Being more active in the morning and evening may reduce the risk of bowel cancer by 11%, according to a study that suggests the timing of peak activity could play a crucial role" in warding off the disease.

Researchers said that highlighting specific times when physical activity was most beneficial" could pave the way for targeted cancer prevention strategies. The findings were published in the journal BMC Medicine.