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Healthy Lifestyle Improves Survival from Obesity-Related Cancers
Published on: June 24, 2025
CPS-II Nutrition data shows that people with obesity-linked cancers lower their risk of death by sticking with the ACS Nutrition & Physical Activity Guideline.
For Your Best Life After Cancer—Eat Well & Be Physically Active
Published on: March 16, 2022
Updated ACS guidelines for diet and physical activity aim to help cancer survivors reduce their risk for the cancer's return and for dying from cancer.
Smoking Rates Historically Low, but Other Cancer-related Behaviors Need Improvement
Published on: May 19, 2021
About 45% of the total expected deaths in the US are from preventable causes such as cigarette smoking, excess body weight, and others. Learn more.
Study: Getting Enough Exercise Lowers Risk of 7 Cancers
Published on: January 9, 2020
Getting recommended amounts of physical activity is linked to a lower risk for 7 cancer types, according to a study from the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
