Men with prostate cancer who exercise regularly could cut their risk of death in half or more, scientists say.Exercise is associated with a lower risk of premature death, regardless of cause . Experts also found that men with prostate cancer who engaged in more vigorous activity had a 60% lower risk of death. Researcher Stacey Canfield points out that this is good news for people living with prostate cancer who wonder what lifestyle they should lead to increase their chances of survival. The 18-year study, conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of California, studied 2,705 men diagnosed with the disease. Participants were monitored for how much time they spent doing physical activity such as walking, running, swimming each week. Compared to men who walked less than 90 minutes per week at a slow pace, those who walked 90 minutes or more at a normal to very fast rate, have a 46% lower risk of death, regardless of disease. Only vigorous activity—more than 3 hours per week—is associated with reduced prostate cancer mortality. Dr. Canfield recommends that prostate cancer sufferers do physical activity for their overall health, even if it’s not very long, 15 minutes a day for example. She added that vigorous activity, about 3 or more hours a week, can be extremely beneficial for both disease-fighting and overall health. The expert recommends that before taking steps to improve physical activity, a consultation should be carried out. with the attending physician.