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Carol Michaels

Jul 7, 2018

Get Up. Get Motivated. Get Active

Advice from, Carol Michaels, a cancer exercise expert on how to stay active during and after cancer treatment

New Jersey Recovery Fitness Cancer Exercise Program-North NJ

Carol Michaels

Jun 28, 2017

New Jersey Recovery Fitness Cancer Exercise Program-North NJ

As most of you know, my mother, father, other family members and close friends have had cancer. Having cared for and watched loved ones...

Caregivers Can Help the Patient Exercise

Carol Michaels

Sep 22, 2015

Caregivers Can Help the Patient Exercise

Caregivers can help their patients with their disease by helping them exercise. This can be accomplished through instructional exercise...

Carol Michaels

Jul 1, 2015

The Role of Exercise in a Survivorship Plan

There are numerous issues that need to be covered in a survivorship plan. I will focus on physical activity. Exercise is an important...

Why Core Strength Is Important For Cancer Survivors

Carol Michaels

May 13, 2015

Why Core Strength Is Important For Cancer Survivors

A weak core in a cancer survivor can lead to further health issues such as poor balance and poor posture. Balance issues can develop due...

Carol Michaels

Apr 15, 2015

The Effect of Breast Cancer Surgery and Treatments on Cancer Survivors' Balance

The breast cancer survivor’s balance can suffer after surgical procedures. We find this to be especially acute with the TRAM flap...

Carol Michaels

Mar 29, 2015

Combat Chemotherapy With Nutrition

Combat Chemotherapy: Nutrition to Carry You Through Eating right is something that everybody should try to do, but when you’re going...

Carol Michaels

Sep 19, 2014

Lymphedema

A cancer diagnosis can be extremely difficult to deal with physically and mentally. New medical advances are enabling more people to...

Finding A Good Sportsbra For Women Who Have Had Breast Surgery

Carol Michaels

Sep 18, 2014

Finding A Good Sportsbra For Women Who Have Had Breast Surgery

Last week I had the pleasure of talking to Janet Cockburn, the owner of Janac (mastectomy wear). As fitness professional, I would not...

Carol Michaels

Aug 20, 2014

Balancing Work and Life After Cancer

Balancing work and life responsibilities after a cancer diagnosis can be a challenging task. It is a constant juggle of time between the...

Eating to Combat Weight Loss during Cancer Treatment

Patricia Dean-Escoto

Jun 30, 2014

Eating to Combat Weight Loss during Cancer Treatment

One of the main concerns among many patients going through treatment for cancer is weight loss. The inability to keep weight on often...

Faith Franz

Nov 8, 2013

How Exercise And Nutrition Can Help Cancer Patients

Throughout the treatment and recovery process, cancer patients can use nutrition and exercise to strengthen their body and manage their...

Carol Michaels

Sep 5, 2013

Healthy Eating and Exercise can Decrease Biomarkers

A pair of Yale Cancer Center interventional studies involving breast cancer survivors found that lifestyle changes in the form of healthy...

Carol Michaels

Mar 2, 2013

Exercise Decreases Risk of Breast Cancer

Exercise may lower a woman’s risk for breast cancer. Guidelines recommend people get about 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week....

Carol Michaels

Nov 11, 2012

Male Cancer Survivors Need To Be Active

The Journal of Physical Activity and Health reported that physical activity can extend the life of male cancer survivors. The study was...

Carol Michaels

Oct 2, 2012

When To Start A Cancer Exercise Program

When can you start a exercise program after having cancer surgery and treatments? You should start stretching exercises as soon as you...

Carol Michaels

Jul 18, 2012

Cancer Survivors Need To Exercise To Improve Posture

Cancer surgery and treatments can affect posture in cancer survivors. Studies have shown that if you have breast cancer surgery and...