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The Effects of Exercise on Specific Cancers

Over the past thirty years, a growing number of evidence-based scientific papers have compared patients who exercise to sedentary patients. In general, those exercising thirty or more minutes per...Read entire article »

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What Happens When Needs Change While Living in a CCRC?

I recently wrote a post on aging in place that focused on staying in one's own home as long as possible. Aging in place isn't limited to deed holders and...Read entire article »

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Reunions, Reminiscence & Reflection: Stories to Tell

Last week I gazed at photos from my fortieth high school reunion. Some people looked exactly the same, but most had changed. Some were thinner, some were heavier, many...Read entire article »

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Exercise Guidelines for Seniors and Cancer Patients: Part 1

The medical literature has documented causal relationships between the benefits of exercise in cancer prevention and treatment and quality of life issues. Although specific dosages for exercise programs have...Read entire article »

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How Does Your Health Affect Your Response to Cancer Treatment?

Older adults and elderly individuals comprise more than 50% of cancer patients in the U.S. and as a group, are the most common recipients of chemotherapy. A large segment...Read entire article »