January 21, 2020Reprinted from Cancer Care Cancer and its treatment can be stressful for people with cancer and their caregivers. Relaxation techniques and other mind/body practices can help calm your mind and sharpen your ability to focus. These techniques offer creative ways to reduce stress caused by cancer and to maintain inner peace. For example, some people […]Read MoreJuly 12, 2018What Type of Meditation Is Best for You? One of the most in-depth meditation studies to date shows that different practices have different benefits.

June 26, 2018Yoga is a complementary mind–body therapy that may help people manage cancer symptoms or adverse effects of treatments and improve their quality of life. The summary of research from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health on mind–body interventions suggests that yoga may help with anxiety, depression, distress, and stress in people with cancer.1 […]Read More

January 21, 2020Reprinted from Cancer Care Cancer and its treatment can be stressful for people with cancer and their caregivers. Relaxation techniques and other mind/body practices can help calm your mind and sharpen your ability to focus. These techniques offer creative ways to reduce stress caused by cancer and to maintain inner peace. For example, some people […]Read More

January 21, 2020Reprinted from Cancer Care Cancer and its treatment can be stressful for people with cancer and their caregivers. Relaxation techniques and other mind/body practices can help calm your mind and sharpen your ability to focus. These techniques offer creative ways to reduce stress caused by cancer and to maintain inner peace.

August 8, 2019Reprinted from Springboard: Beyond Cancer Cancer and its treatment can be stressful—for you and your caregivers. Practicing mindfulness and relaxation can help calm your mind, reduce stress, and sharpen your ability to focus. Mindfulness and relaxation are ways you can reduce stress and feel more peaceful. Mindfulness Overview Mindfulness is slowing down to pay attention […]Read More

June 22, 2019From the Mayo Clinic Exercise intensity: How to measure it Get the most from your workouts by knowing how to gauge your exercise intensity. By Mayo Clinic Staff When you exercise, are you working hard or hardly working? Exercising at the correct intensity can help you get the most out of your physical activity — […]Read More

February 5, 2020For the rising number of cancer survivors worldwide, there’s growing evidence that exercise is an important part of recovery. But how much, and what type of exercise, is needed? A recent review of research, conducted by an international group of experts led by the University of British Columbia, has resulted in the development of new […]Read MoreJanuary 23, 2020In October 2019, three papers were published following an International Multidisciplinary Roundtable hosted by ACSM.

June 26, 2018Researchers have found that women with breast cancer who have a low muscle mass are less likely to survive stage 2 and 3 cancers. The study titled, “Association of Muscle and Adiposity Measured by Computed Tomography with Survival in Patients with Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer,” appears in the latest issue of the journal JAMA Oncology. Sarcopenia […]Read More

January 31, 2023As January comes to a close, by now, you’ve probably come across at least ten different commercials or ads encouraging you to “buy this gym membership” or “start this new cleanse” for the new year. Advertisers take advantage of this change in the calendar to sell people the latest health craze or diet of the […]Read MoreJanuary 21, 2020Feed your breakfast inspiration with this week’s special recipe feature: 6 healthy breakfast toasts. All of these toasts pack a hearty dose of fiber and protein, and many also include heart-healthy fats.

June 26, 2018Researchers have found that women with breast cancer who have a low muscle mass are less likely to survive stage 2 and 3 cancers. The study titled, “Association of Muscle and Adiposity Measured by Computed Tomography with Survival in Patients with Nonmetastatic Breast Cancer,” appears in the latest issue of the journal JAMA Oncology. Sarcopenia […]Read More