Diet and Exercise

Do you believe in embracing a cancer-fighting diet?

Two-time cancer survivor discusses why sometimes she still has wine or cocktails.

What happens when a 20-something finds a cancerous lump in her breast and is told to come back for a mammogram at the age of 40? For one group of CrossFit fanatics, it meant the launch of a nonprofit to raise money and spread awareness about breast cancer.

Ultra-processed foods include items such as packaged bread products, sweet and savory packaged snacks, industrialized desserts, highly processed and/or preserved meat products, instant noodles and soups and other shelf-stable items, which usually have a high sugar, oil and/or fat content.

The mission of Barbells for Boobs is to mobilize and empower people to take action against breast cancer. The organization will help people – of all ages, and regardless of insurance status or type – to get screened by connecting them with resources in their area.

Fat cells can harbor extra estrogen. With this in mind, doesn't it make sense for women affected by estrogen-fed cancer to become conscious of their weight?

A breast cancer survivor ponders the dangers in a drink.

If you are into giving gifts possibly consider giving yourself the gift of wellness by seeing a nutritionist before the year is over or to begin 2018 in a good direction.

Can a certain diet improve cancer outcomes?

A two-time cancer survivor shares strategies that have helped her over the years with healthy eating habits and movement.

How fresh is your food? Know what's behind those sell-by and best-by dates

For people affected by cancer, the idea of starting fresh and with a clean slate is appealing. Here are a few of my favorite food trends.

Adequate protein is essential to meet the increased demands of the body, especially during anti-cancer treatment.

Strategies from expert oncology dieticians can help patients to eat an appropriate diet and maintain a healthy weight during and after treatment for ovarian cancer.

Cancer not only wages war on our bodies, but also our relationships with food. Are cancer-fighting diets really the answer?

A cancer survivor describes the use of diet, exercise and natural products to help boost her immune system.

Len Lichtenfeld, M.D., Deputy Chief Medical Officer at the American Cancer Society answers the question, “What is the best anti-cancer diet?”

Finding relief from the painful condition of lymphedema is a challenge, but there is research that using weights may help.

Chances are you or someone you know and love has been touched by heart disease and cancer survivors are at even greater risk.

Kale is incredibly popular. It's everywhere.

Superfoods provide substances that shield our body from damage