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Exercise Physical ActivitySkate 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 second 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.
New HHS Physical Activity Guidelines Include Americans as Young as Age 3
For the first time, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is recommending that children as young as age 3 be physically active every day.
Household Chores That Burn Calories
Regular exercise isn’t always easy to squeeze into our busy lives. So, it’s nice to know that some chores and activities we’re already doing can burn calories and strengthen muscles.
Get Moving to Help Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Engaging in regular exercise is good for you for many reasons, and one of them is to lower your risk of getting breast cancer.
Best Types of Exercise for Older Adults
Stay healthy and independent as you age with regular physical activity. Learn about the 4 types of exercise that experts recommend for older adults.
Cutting Down on Kids’ Screen Time
Set up kids for success by limiting the time they spend in front of a TV, computer, smartphone, or other screen. Studies say screen time and childhood obesity have a direct link.