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Exercising After Treatment

A Mouth Full

BY LACEY MEYER

Welcomed Workout

BY LAURA BEIL

Mixing It Up

BY DON VAUGHAN

Food for Thought

Half Empty, Half Full

BY LENA HUANG

Blogs

The Healing Yoga Project

BY LIBBY LOWE, YOGA BEAR

About two and a half years ago, a close friend of mine was caring for her husband as he battled cancer. As much as she could, she still made time for yoga. And on numerous occasions - during his illness and after he passed away - she said that yoga saved her life.

 

New exercise guidelines for survivors

BY MELISSA WEBER, GUEST BLOGGER

Survivors may soon get their very own exercise prescription, following new guidelines presented today at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting.

Our Favorite Nutrition & Exercise Tools

Calculate your body mass index with the National Institutes of Health’s
BMI Calculator.

The USDA's MyPyramid.gov can help you plan and assess your food choices.

Everyday Ways to Increase Physical Activity

> Use stairs rather than an elevator.

> If you can, walk or bike to your destination.

> Exercise with your family, friends and coworkers.

> Take exercise breaks throughout the day to stretch or take a short walk.

> Walk to visit nearby friends or co-workers instead of sending an e-mail.

> Plan active vacations rather than only driving trips.

> Wear a pedometer every day and increase your daily steps.

> Use a stationary bicycle or treadmill while watching TV.

Adapted with permission of the American Cancer Society 

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