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03/04/2026

Many Cancers are preventable with simple lifestyle changes according to the World Health Organization (WHO). But once you've had a Cancer diagnosis, behavior modification is a must. In the U.S., research indicates that over 40% of cancer cases and nearly half of all cancer deaths are linked to modifiable behaviors, primarily smoking, excess body weight, alcohol, poor diet, and physical inactivity.

Tar Heal Strong provides safe, effective, and individualized fitness and nutrition programs designed to support cancer patients & survivors. I offer education and guidance to help you make sustainable, healthy choices. Call today to get your unique plan to complement your recovery and wellness goals.

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03/02/2026

A new study shows any form of exercise during chemotherapy has a positive impact on quality of life for women being treated for breast cancer.

At Tar Heal Strong, I provide safe, effective, and individualized fitness and nutrition programs designed to support cancer patients and survivors during and post treatment. Programs focus on rebuilding strength, stamina, and functional movement, improving flexibility, balance, and range of motion, reducing cancer related fatigue, neuropathy, and lowering your risk for lymphedema. I offer education and guidance to help you make sustainable, healthy choices. Call today, and I'll design your unique plan to complement your recovery and wellness goals.

For many women with breast cancer, the very treatment that saves their lives can also bring fatigue, loss of muscle mass, emotional strain and other daunting obstacles. A new study shows that exercise during chemotherapy does more than rebuild strength—it measurably improves quality of life while ...

01/28/2026

Ready to transform your "new norm"? Learn how Tar Heal Strong can help support your recovery from Cancer treatment. Visit www.tarhealstrong.com and start your journey today.

01/26/2026

Tar Heal Strong provides safe, effective, and individualized fitness, yoga, and nutrition programs designed to support cancer patients & survivors. Programs focus on rebuilding strength, stamina, and functional movement, improving flexibility, balance, and range of motion, reducing cancer related fatigue, neuropathy, and lowering your risk for lymphedema. We offer education and guidance to help you make sustainable, healthy choices that complement your recovery and wellness goals

01/21/2026

Don't let the long shelf life fool you! Consistently eating foods & beverages that are high in preservatives, could be increasing your risk for cancer.

Tar Heal Strong offers nutrition coaching to help you make healthy, sustainable choices that allow you to meet your health and wellness goals. Visit tarhealstrong.com to learn more about these services.

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Higher intake of food preservatives, widely used in industrially processed foods and beverages to extend shelf-life, is associated with a modestly increased risk of cancer, finds a study from France published by The BMJ today.

01/19/2026

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01/16/2026

A healthy diet may not only reduce your risk of certain cancers, it may also help extend the lives of those living with cancer.

https://www.cancertodaymag.org/winter-2025-2026/eating-for-improved-health/

Tar Heal Strong, provides education and guidance to help you make sustainable, healthy choices that complement your recovery and wellness goals. Let's teach you how to:

Manage weight changes related to treatment

Boost your energy and support your immune health

Learn balanced, practical nutrition strategies

Build habits for long-term wellness and confidence

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A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods may help prolong survival for people with colon cancer.

01/14/2026

Early detection of cancer has the potential to significantly reduce mortality, as cancers are generally more treatable at initial stages. In pursuit of this aim, researchers at MIT and Microsoft are employing artificial intelligence to design molecular sensors for early cancer detection.

A new AI model designs peptides (short proteins) that are targeted by enzymes called proteases, which are overactive in cancer cells. Nanoparticles coated with these peptides can act as sensors that signal if cancer-linked proteases are present in the body.

01/12/2026

A short burst of intense exercise may do more than improve fitness—it could help combat cancer. Studies show how exercise reduces cancer risk and point toward potential movement-inspired therapies in the future.

Tar Heal Strong provides safe, effective, and individualized fitness and nutrition programs designed to support cancer patients and survivors. Programs focus on rebuilding strength, stamina, and functional movement, improving flexibility, balance, and range of motion, reducing cancer related fatigue, neuropathy, and lowering your risk for lymphedema. We offer education and guidance to help you make sustainable, healthy choices that complement your recovery and wellness goals.

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260107225535.htm

A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that switch on DNA repair and shut down cancer growth signals. When these molecules were applied to bowel cancer cells...