Physical activity can lower a woman's risk for (select all that apply):
a. Endometriosis
b. Depression
c. Colon cancer
d. Arthritis
ANS: b, c
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women's Health, physical activity can lower a woman's risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colon cancer, breast cancer, falls, and depression.
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