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Body WeightManage Your Weight With a Food Diary
Experts say simply writing down what you eat can help you keep off unwanted pounds. Downloadable diaries and online trackers make the job easier.
Cancer Research Insights from the Latest Decade, 2010 to 2020
Here’s a look at some of the significant advances in cancer research from the past 10 years that are helping to save lives now – and how American Cancer Society staff and funded researchers have contributed to each one.
Study Finds Losing Weight After 50 May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Women who lose weight after age 50 and keep it off have a lower risk of breast cancer than women whose weight stays the same, according to a study from researchers at the American Cancer Society, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and others.
Year in Review: Cancer Research Insights from 2019
Overall, the US cancer death rate is continuing to decrease, but there’s more to that story. Throughout 2019, the recurring themes of cancer research news included the link between obesity and cancer, increased rates of certain cancers in people younger than 50, and continued barriers to cancer care due to poverty, race, where people live, and other factors. Here are 10 of the stories that made headlines in 2019 based on the work of American Cancer Society (ACS) staff and funded researchers.
Choosing Healthy Fats
Not all fats are bad for you. Choosing the right fats – in the right amounts – can be important to maintaining good health.
Get Healthy With Your Honey
Two is the healthiest number. From quitting smoking to getting more exercise to losing weight, you’re more likely to succeed if your significant other joins you.
The Link Between Weight and Cancer Risk
Being overweight or obese puts you at greater risk for some types of cancer. Learn about the connection between weight and cancer – and what you can do about it.
A Healthy Diet is No Fad
If that new diet sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Instead of joining the latest weight-loss craze, make smart lifestyle changes that add up to long-term healthy eating and exercise habits.