Exercise

How to avoid the “perfect workout” trap when you have cancer

After a cancer diagnosis, exercise can feel complicated. You may know movement is supposed to help, but treatment side effects, fatigue, or pain, can make even simple activity feel difficult. If you’re experiencing pressure to exercise the “right” way and feeling discouraged that you can’t move the way you used to, you’re not alone. Research

New research highlights the importance of walking after surgery

A new study suggests that something as simple as your daily step count may offer important clues about how well you recover after surgery. Researchers found that patients who walked more after surgery tended to leave the hospital sooner, experience fewer complications, and were less likely to be readmitted. The findings, published in the Journal

5 simple ways to move more after a cancer diagnosis

A recent landmark study highlighted the powerful role exercise can play in cancer care, showing that regular movement not only enhances overall well-being, but also reduces cancer recurrence and death. While these breakthrough findings are encouraging, adding exercise to your routine can feel challenging, especially on top of managing a cancer diagnosis. We know starting

New research: Exercise helps reduce cancer recurrence and death

We’ve known that regular physical activity can enhance the quality of life for people with cancer, but recent research is revealing just how critical movement is after treatment. Results from the phase III CHALLENGE trial provide the strongest clinical evidence to date that exercise can be as effective as medication in preventing cancer recurrence. Although

The Benefits Of Walking For Cancer Treatment and Recovery

Whether you’re in active treatment or in survivorship, it’s important to take the time for activities that can improve both your physical health and your emotional well-being after a cancer diagnosis. Dedicating time during your day to take a quick walk is a great option with great health benefits, as long as your doctor says