Carol MichaelsNov 27, 2015Preventing Injuries During the Holiday SeasonIn addition to the dreaded (and easily avoidable) holiday weight-gain, we have to be concerned about an increased risk of injury....
Tara HeathSep 22, 2014Reducing Infection Risk During TreatmentLow Immunity? Reduce Infection Risk During Your Treatment Cancer treatment can make your immune system work incredibly hard, and with...
Carol MichaelsJul 1, 2014Does stretching decrease the risk of injury?Historically, it has been generally accepted that stretching decreases the risk of injury. Accordingly, it is common practice for...
Patricia Dean-EscotoApr 21, 2014Nutrition for NeuropathyShortly after my surgery for breast cancer 6 years ago, I noticed I had numbness in a large part of my shoulders and back area. It was...
Carol MichaelsJul 10, 2013Debunking Myths About Osteoporosis from the National Osteoporosis FoundationMyth #1: Most people don’t need to worry about osteoporosis. Millions of Americans – 44 million to be exact – have low bone density or...
Carol MichaelsMar 2, 2013Exercise Decreases Risk of Breast CancerExercise may lower a woman’s risk for breast cancer. Guidelines recommend people get about 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week....
Carol MichaelsJan 4, 2013The Fat and Breast Cancer ConnectionThere is a connection between fat and breast cancer, especially in those diagnosed with cancer after menopause. Breast cancer remains...