Researchers from UCLA have wrapped up a study that links job activity to men's risk of developing prostate cancer. The findings spell out good things for men who stay on their feet or physically exert a lot of energy on a daily basis.

The researches used strong elements to develop these results including personnel records, job description manuals, industrial hygiene review and retired worker interviews. In a nutshell, the message was clear: if you sit behind a desk all day, you'd better get out and do some kind of physical activity to counter balance it.

Jobs were categorized into low, moderate and high levels of activity. To give you an idea of the spectrum, low exertion levels commonly referred to managers and supervisors. On the other hand, workers classified in the high exertion category were men like mechanics and engineers. Those who developed prostate cancer were more likely to be in the low-activity classification than men doing other physically demanding things. You can find the write-up here for more information.