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Exercise Physical ActivityYear 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.
Eat Right and Stay Active While Traveling
December brings travel plans for many of us. But it doesn’t have to mean a vacation from eating right and exercising. It just takes a little organization and planning.
Research to Help Women Prevent Breast Cancer or Live Their Best Life With It
These 3 scientists are contributing to research that may help families affected by breast cancer in the future. They're studying the most effective language to include in dense breast notifications after mammography, what makes a cancer cell that’s been dormant—not growing—suddenly reactivate, and the effectiveness of a program to help Latina breast cancer survivors overcome barriers to exercising regularly.
5 Benefits of Strength Training
Want to look and feel better, but don’t have a lot of time? Strength training can improve muscle tone, balance, and more. Some people can see results with as little as an hour a week.
Expert Panel: Physical Activity Helps Prevent Cancer and May Help Cancer Survivors Live Longer
An expert panel on exercise and cancer found such strong evidence that physical activity can help some cancer survivors live longer that they created new exercise guidelines for cancer survivors. They also developed new programs to help ensure that healthcare and fitness professionals can use those guidelines to help make exercise a standard part of cancer treatment. The panel also found evidence that exercise can help prevent some cancers.
Say Yes to Yoga
Practicing yoga can help control blood pressure, breathing, heart rate, and other body functions that can help lower stress and increase relaxation. Learn more about the benefits of this ancient discipline.
Walk Your Way to Health
Walking is easy; we do it all the time. Done right and done often, walking can help you meet your physical activity goals and lower your risk for cancer, heart disease, and other health problems.
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.
