Year: 2020

Customized Exercise Programming - Brain Cancer Susan received a referral for a client with brain cancer. She has been a Cancer Exercise Specialist for three years, and this is her first client with brain cancer. She asked if she could hire me to help her with Barb’s exercise…

A brain tumor is a collection, or mass, of abnormal cells in the brain. The skull is very rigid and leaves no room to accommodate even a benign mass. Brain tumors can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign). When benign or malignant tumors grow, they can cause the…

Unlike the heart in the blood circulatory system, the lymphatic system does not have an active pump to propel lymphatic fluid back to the bloodstream. Effective lymph flow depends on sufficient muscle and joint activity, especially if the functionality of the lymphatic system is compromised The thoracic duct…

According to the Centers for Disease Control, only about 23 percent of all U.S. adults get the recommended amount of exercise per week. That's 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise, plus two bouts of muscle-strengthening exercise. That being said, how many Americans gave a sigh of relief knowing that they…

Lip and oral cavity cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lips or mouth. The Oral Cavity is made up of several parts:Front two thirds of the tongueTeethGumsBuccal mucosa (the lining of the inside of the cheeks)Floor (bottom) of the mouth under the tongueHard palate…

Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles, which are located inside the scrotum. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction.Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer is rare. But testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and…

The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person, according to the Center for Disease Control. Recent studies indicate that people who are infected but do not have symptoms likely also play a role in the spread of COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid…

For the majority of people around the world, the coronavirus only causes mild to moderate symptoms, similar to a cold or flu. For those that are at a higher risk, older adults and people with an already-compromised immune system, it can cause more severe illness that may lead…

It is very likely that in the not-to-distant future the world will see an increase in divorces, pregnancies, obesity, alcoholism, homelessness, and suicide. We have a duty and obligation as health and fitness practitioners to reach-out to our friends, loved ones, and complete strangers to educate, motivate, and…

Strengthening Your Immune System in the  Wake of COVID- 19   In the wake of the COVID-19, the world is in a panic, the stock market is crumbling, and people are afraid to leave their homes. Those at higher risk include those over the age of 70 and…