Being physically active has many health benefits and lack of it can cause many health problems.

Lack of physical activity is associated with non-communicable diseases; it is a health risk factor for cancer, heart disease, strokes and respiratory problems.

Lack of physical activity contributes to overweight and obesity, to lose weight and keep it off  regular e...

Unhealthy eating is known to be a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases such as cancer.  A recent study supports this fact when it linked fried foods to increased risk for prostate cancer.

The participants of the study were:

1. 1500 men diagnosed with prostate cancer
2. 1500 without prostate cancer

For the study, the  men provided details of their eating habits

Researchers found that the men who reported eating fried foods at least once per week were 30-37% more likely to develop th...