A structured home-based exercise program (EXCAP) reduces "chemo brain" and prevents physical decline during cancer treatment.

Researchers recommended a tailored, scientifically validated exercise program to individuals receiving chemotherapy for ...

New research suggests that exercise may help people with cancer stay mentally sharp and better able to handle daily tasks, work, and social activities through chemotherapy treatment delivered on an ...

In people over the age of 65, falls are the leading cause of injuries. The Otago exercise program is a fall-prevention exercise program for the elderly. It was designed to prevent falls by ...

Living an active lifestyle is something to facilitate, encourage and celebrate. I think that's why I was drawn to a career in population health because it's filled with positivity and optimism about ...

Regular training rarely goes exactly as planned. A week may start with good intentions, but work tasks, meetings, or everyday responsibilities can quickly shift priorities. When that happens, even a ...

Among patients on q2-week chemotherapy, exercise significantly reduced overall cognitive decline, perceived cognitive impairment, and mental fatigue versus usual care. Attenuated effects with ...

Resection followed by adjuvant chemotherapy is the standard treatment for high-risk stage II and stage III colon cancer, but recurrence affects 20–40% of patients. Observational studies suggest that ...

Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at NPR and NPR affiliate stations. His ...