Filtering by:
Exercise Physical ActivityDiet, Exercise, and Your Cancer Risk
Two of the most important lifestyle habits to help you lower your cancer risk are eating healthy and staying active. Learn about cancer’s connection to diet and exercise.
Grow Your Own Garden
Enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, create beauty, and grow your own food all at the same time! Learn more about the benefits of working in your own garden.
Even Light Levels of Physical Activity Provide Benefits
A new study from researchers at the American Cancer Society finds that even light levels of physical activity are healthier than just sitting.
It’s Never Too Late to Get More Exercise
A new study shows once again, that getting some exercise will pay healthy dividends, even if you start making the effort later in life.
Take a hike!
Explore waterfalls, mountains, beaches, forests, and all nature has to offer while getting an aerobic workout from hiking or backpacking. Be sure to read our safety tips before you hit the trail.
Skate Your Way to Family Fun
Grab the kids and start some new, active traditions this winter. Ice skating and roller skating provide aerobic exercise that strengthens muscles, improves balance, and more.
ACS Cancer Prevention Blueprint Targets Controllable Risk Factors
This third chapter in the American Cancer Society Cancer Control Blueprint describes what we know about risk factors for cancer. It provides strategies people can use to help avoid those risk factors. It also offers strategies that cities, states, and communities can use to help people avoid them. It's co-authored by staff researcher Susan Gapstur, PhD, MPH, senior vice president of Behavioral and Epidemiology Research.
Year in Review: Cancer Research Insights from 2018
Read highlights about American Cancer Society research from 2018.
