“In addition to reducing cancer risk, physical exercise helps prevent heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and other conditions. Physical activity is also a key factor in the prevention of overweight and obesity, both of which increase the risk of several cancers.”

American radiologist and author

Margaret I. Cuomo is an American radiologist and author on health issues, especially cancer prevention. She is the oldest child of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo and Matilda Cuomo, and the sister of Andrew Cuomo and Chris Cuomo. Her work centers on public health, with a particular emphasis on preventing cancer and on writing about health concerns. She lives in New York and has published widely on these subjects, bringing a medical perspective to questions about prevention and care.