Jeff Pulver: Living with intention
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…
Exercising during chemotherapy: Arthur McWilliams's success story
I know you’re tired, don’t feel like eating and just want to crawl into bed. But motion = life. Exercise helps crush many different challenges,…
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…
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…
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…
6th annual Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run on September 21
Save the date for the 6th Annual Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run on September 21, 2014 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. We are happy to…
Quest for 10,000 steps
As a public health professional, I have been behind messages to improve health, especially those encouraging physical activity. Plus, have you seen this article about…
Physical activity for cancer patients
Patients emerging from cancer treatment are accustomed to detailed instructions from doctors regarding medications, radiation, surgery, etc. Yet when they complete treatment the doctor often…
What's keeping you from exercise?
During the cardio portion of our BbG Fitness class last week, one exerciser told me (as she skipped by) that her insomnia problem has disappeared…
