Nutrition and Exercise

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  Forward Look

  Investigating the Keto Diet’s Effects on Cancer

  Jocelyn Tan on what the studies show.

  by Sue Rochman

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  Encouraging Beneficial Gut Microbes

  Nutritional epidemiologist Carrie Daniel-MacDougall discusses research suggesting that what patients eat affects their gut microbes—and could influence cancer immunotherapy response.

  by Anna Azvolinsky

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  Healthy Habits

  Nutritional Value

  Nutrients supplied by food may have advantages over nutritional supplements.

  by Cameron Walker

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  What to Do About Lymphedema?

  In a randomized study, weight loss and home-based exercise did not improve lymphedema symptoms in breast cancer survivors.

  by Anna Azvolinsky

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  Walking Back From Cancer

  An American expat in Norway describes how a favorite walking trail aided him during treatment and recovery.

  by Steven Ford

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  Healthy Habits

  Where There’s Smoke

  What to know before firing up the grill during barbecue season.

  by Bradley Jones

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  Healthy Habits

  Overlooking Obesity

  Public awareness of the link between obesity and cancer risk is poor.

  by Jane C. Hu

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  Survivor Profile

  A Lesson in Service

  Rabbi Ben David was comfortable in his role of helping those in need, but he had to rely on others after his lymphoma diagnosis. The marathon runner has returned to an active life one step at a time.

  by Lindsey Konkel

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  Healthy Habits

  Fiber’s Benefits

  Eating more roughage may yield benefits following a colorectal cancer diagnosis.

  by Lindsey Konkel

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  Healthy Habits

  Carb Connection

  Could consuming fewer simple carbohydrates lead to better cancer outcomes?

  by Lindsey Konkel