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Nothing more patriotic than prevention

(photo: Tim Hamilton) You’re headed out to the fireworks tonight. While blasting patriotic tunes on the patio, you jam a perfectly grilled cheeseburger into your…

Rooting for prevention at the Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run

The Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run crew is proud to root for a team that cares about prevention. Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals recently announced…

Enjoy the Capitol Riverfront at the Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run

The Prevent Cancer Foundation is thrilled to be returning to Nationals Park for our annual 5k Walk/Run on September 21. Nearly 2,000 people will come…

Why I walk: To win one against cancer

Like nearly every woman I know, my life is chock full of the shoulds. You know what I mean; “I should make interesting meals after…

Do More 24: Do more today

Thousands of people will come together today in the D.C. metro area to make our community a better place. Powered by United Way of the…

Be a buddy: When advocacy becomes personal, Part II

Do you know your family health history? It’s your first step in becoming your own best health advocate. The spring issue of Cancer PreventionWorks focuses…

Take your exercise outdoors this summer in D.C.

You can find free outdoor fitness activities through your local paper and through doing online research. Learn about hiking and biking trails and find maps…

Bonkers has a message for you: Tanning isn’t cute

According to Bonkers Hoffler, wrinkles and tan lines look better on puppies than they do on you. With summer approaching, it’s important to remember to…

Time to man up!

Gents – contrary to what we think…we are not invincible. This is why I want to let you know about Men’s Health Month. It is…

Be a buddy: When advocacy becomes personal, Part I

Do you know your family health history? It’s your first step in becoming your own best health advocate. The spring issue of Cancer PreventionWorks focuses…