Groundbreaking new study shows the two things you can do to cut cancer risk

Exercise alone is not enough to stave off cancer, experts say - (Getty Images)

Maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise are more effective at reducing cancer risk than either practice alone, according to a new study funded by the World Cancer Research Fund.

The groundbreaking research, involving more than 315,000 participants, is the first to examine the combined impact of these lifestyle factors on cancer prevention.