The mainstays of cancer treatment remain surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. But exercise, psychological support and diet can be powerful adjuncts.
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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The mainstays of cancer treatment remain surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. But exercise, psychological support and diet can be powerful adjuncts.
Rescooped by Peter Mellow from Hospitals and Healthcare |
Being vegan or vegetarian dramatically reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease and early death, a new study found.
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New research shows a 350 per cent increase in the estimated cancers that are attributable to people not moving enough.
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Collarium sunbeds are promoted as a means to tan quickly, and reduce the effects of aging on the skin. Two experts explain what to make of their claims.
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A new study adds to growing evidence that exercise is an important part of preventing one of America’s deadliest cancers.
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Research shows chances of developing cancer halve at least 15 years after stopping the habit
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Cancer experts want free screenings for high-risk patients to detect deadly melanomas before they take hold, as people delay checks due to the rising out-of-pocket cost.
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A diet high in ultraprocessed meats and sweetened beverages may be linked to developing multiple conditions, including cancer, a new study said.
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Every Saturday morning, thousands of people get off their sofas to cover 5km in their local park. Like me, a growing number are there to walk rather than run – and to talk about their deepest feelings
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Mounting evidence shows even moderate exercise can be a valuable companion to cancer treatment
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Early detection is important when it comes to breast cancer, experts say. But not enough people know what to look for, according to a survey.
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There’s a lot to learn, understand and organise when you receive a cancer diagnosis. But you don’t need to do it all at once.
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Crispy bacon sandwiches in white bread are out, avocado on toast is in. Here are the experts advise you avoid - and eat more of - for better health.
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New research explores the health potential of brief bursts of activity – and how wearables combined with machine learning can reveal health benefits of unexplored aspects of our everyday lives.
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What is anyone supposed to do with the knowledge that diet sodas maybe, possibly, just might perhaps have some sort of potential link to cancer?
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Those diseases include breast cancer, multiple myeloma, and cancers of the esophagus, colon and rectum, uterus, kidneys, liver, ovaries and pancreas.
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Is slapping on the factor 50 enough to protect us from skin cancer? Are we safe indoors or on a cloudy day? Here’s what the experts say
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Hatha yoga has been found to reduce signs of inflammation in cancer patients.
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Most have low-risk cancers and rarely benefit from treatment, a new study finds. Actively monitoring the condition is often the best choice.
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When he was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2020, Iain Ward was sure about one thing -- he wasn't interested in any "pity party."
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The research is getting clearer: exercising can help you avoid cancer.
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New research out of Monash University has added to the evidence suggesting shift work can harm your health. So, can we be doing things better? Should we stop non-essential shift work altogether?
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My dad died of cancer, then my brother, and there’s a high chance I’ll get it too. It’s taught me to live my life in full colour, says comedian and actor Michelle Brasier
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Do you scrape the burnt bits off a piece of toast? Recent research suggests that might not be a bad idea…
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Cancer risk and mortality, especially for ovarian cancer, rose as more ultraprocessed foods were eaten, a new study found.