Healthnotes Newswire (June 28, 2007)—When it comes to colon cancer risk, the type of fat that you eat might be more important than the amount. A new study shows that people who consume more omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in oily fish, are less likely to develop colon cancer.

Fish oil and exercise both reduce fat and improve cardiovascular health. But a new study out of Austrailia suggests that fish oil health benefits may be multiplied when combined with regular exercise.