Nutrition and Exercise

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  Healthy Habits

  Overlooking Obesity

  Public awareness of the link between obesity and cancer risk is poor.

  by Jane C. Hu

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  Survivor Profile

  A Lesson in Service

  Rabbi Ben David was comfortable in his role of helping those in need, but he had to rely on others after his lymphoma diagnosis. The marathon runner has returned to an active life one step at a time.

  by Lindsey Konkel

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  Healthy Habits

  Fiber’s Benefits

  Eating more roughage may yield benefits following a colorectal cancer diagnosis.

  by Lindsey Konkel

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  Healthy Habits

  Make Your Move

  Exercising during or after treatment can improve your health and outlook.

  by Brenda Conaway

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  Healthy Habits

  Carb Connection

  Could consuming fewer simple carbohydrates lead to better cancer outcomes?

  by Lindsey Konkel

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  Moving Ahead

  Cancer rehabilitation can help patients before and after treatment, but it's still not widely used.

  by Cameron Walker

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  Sowing Seeds of Health

  A program helps cancer survivors start gardens as a way to increase their vegetable consumption and physical activity.

  by Ashley P. Taylor

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  Questioning an Entrenched Practice

  To defend against bacterial infections, cancer patients are often put on a neutropenic diet—which bars fresh fruits and vegetables, among other things. Research indicates that following this diet is unnecessary.

  by Brad Jones

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  Healthy Habits

  Fitness Boost

  Patients living with advanced cancer may find that exercise helps them build strength and maintain independence.

  by Jane C. Hu

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  Get Involved

  A Running Start

  Cancer to 5K offers exercise training and support to cancer survivors at all fitness levels.

  by Brenda Conaway