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How Exercise Can Help Manage Depression During Cancer
Published on: December 13, 2024
Physical activity can help reduce depression for people with cancer. Learn more about the benefits of aerobic exercise during and after cancer treatment.
Top Exercises That Improve Quality of Life for People with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Published on: October 25, 2024
Exercise can improve quality of life and reduce fatigue for those with metastatic breast cancer. Learn more about how physical activity can help.
Making and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions
Published on: December 30, 2020
Some of the most common New Year's resolutions – to lose weight, exercise more, and quit smoking – are healthy habits that can help you lower your cancer risk and benefit you for the rest of your life.
American Cancer Society Updates Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity
Published on: June 9, 2020
The American Cancer Society has updated its guideline on diet and physical activity for cancer prevention. Staying at a healthy weight, staying active throughout life, following a healthy eating pattern, and avoiding or limiting alcohol may greatly reduce a person's lifetime risk of developing or dying from cancer.
Jog or Run Your Way to Health
Published on: June 4, 2020
If you’re looking for a new exercise to keep you active, consider jogging. Good shoes and a place to move, like a sidewalk, track, or treadmill, are all that’s required.
Household Chores That Burn Calories
Published on: June 3, 2020
Vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and cleaning the bathroom are not on most people’s lists of fun activities. So, it’s nice to know that some chores can help us burn calories and strengthen muscles.
Walk Your Way to Health
Published on: May 20, 2020
Walking can be one of the best ways to get exercise and stay healthy. It can help you meet your physical activity goals and lower your risk for cancer, heart disease, and other health problems. All you need is a good pair of shoes and a safe place to walk.
Say Yes to Yoga
Published on: May 15, 2020
Practicing yoga can help control blood pressure, breathing, heart rate, and other body functions that can help lower stress and increase relaxation. Learn more about the benefits of this ancient discipline.