Yiwen Zhang
Epidemiology and nutrition researcher (PhD) and postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health who led analyses on long-term physical activity and digestive system cancer outcomes.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 12min
JAMA Oncology : Consistent Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines and Digestive System Cancer Risk and Mortality
Edward L. Giovannucci, a seasoned nutritional epidemiologist from Harvard, and Yiwen Zhang, an emerging researcher in epidemiology and nutrition, delve into the critical relationship between physical activity and digestive system cancers. They discuss surprising findings, highlighting that consistent moderate activity may be more beneficial than intense workouts. The pair also emphasize practical advice for sustainable routines, like daily walking, as pivotal for long-term health. Their insights point to the importance of continuous activity over mere intensity in preventing cancer.
Oct 30, 2025 • 12min
Consistent Adherence to Physical Activity Guidelines and Digestive System Cancer Risk and Mortality
In this discussion, Edward L. Giovannucci, a nutritional epidemiologist, and Yiwen Zhang, a postdoctoral researcher, explore the intriguing link between physical activity and digestive system cancer risks. They reveal that consistency in exercise matters more than intensity, with moderate daily activity, like walking, proving to be a key prevention strategy. Challenges in long-term studies of 231,000 participants are also addressed, alongside surprising findings that suggest no additional benefits of high activity levels. Their insights emphasize achievable lifestyle changes for cancer prevention.
