Category: Illness and Disease
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Exercise and Heart Health: The Science Behind Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

When I began this blog, the importance of exercise for reducing risks associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) was the first idea that came to mind. Since then, however, I’ve been hesitant to write about it. The topic is so widely accepted and understood that it might come across as redundant or, worse, boring. I thought Read more
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Physical Activity and Cancer

When we think about the benefits of physical activity, cancer prevention and improved treatment outcomes are often not the first things that come to mind. You might even be surprised to learn that exercise can help reduce cancer risk and improve the effects of other, more traditional, treatments like chemotherapy. Let’s first take a look Read more
