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It’s difficult to stay motivated when it comes to exercising in the wintertime. Here are 15 excuse busters to nudge you, push you, or inspire you to stay motivated and keep moving through the cold months.

During this pandemic, kitchen burnout is real. To fight it, you can try to find inspiration with a new recipe, kitchen tools, or ingredients. Click for more tips on how to fight kitchen fatigue during a pandemic.

World Cancer Day is a pledge for bold and brave actions to reduce the impact of cancer throughout the world. During the 21 Days to Impact Challenge, you’ll find resources that encourage you to make an impact through small but meaningful actions. Whether you’re committing to improving your personal health, supporting someone you love with cancer, or educating yourself about cancer, you can sign up to one of the five challenges and receive daily inspiration and practical guidance.

As a parent, you may have questions about your kids and e-cigarettes or vaping. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine which is addictive and can be harmful to the brain and health of your kids. If you have questions about e-cigarettes to help understand how they can affect your children, the American Cancer Society has put together an explanation guide. https://www.cancer.org//questions-and-answers-about-e-ciga

Today is National Puzzle Day. Puzzles help develop our brain from childhood well into adulthood. In fact, they can help improve memory, problems solving skills, and more. Click to learn how puzzles can boost your mind.

Ready to decorate cookies that look straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie? Here are some tips on how to achieve the cookie decorating dream.

Having trouble falling asleep? Have you tried a snack? Getting good sleep is important for your overall health. Here are some foods and drinks you can have before bed to enhance your quality of sleep.

Heart disease remains a top concern for women’s health in the United States. Despite the risk, a recent national survey found that many women are unaware of the signs of a heart attack, stroke, or the risk heart disease poses. Click to learn more.

It’s National Brownie Day! Health tip: Swap out the oil for applesauce. Not only do the brownies still taste great, the result has less calories and a reduction in sugar. Here’s more on how to health-up your brownie recipe.

Baby, it’s cold outside. Here are some tips on how to stay healthy during the cold weather season which includes hand washing and healthy food suggestions.

Radiation therapy is one of the most common treatments for cancer. To learn more about radiation therapy or what to expect during treatment, here is a helpful video that explains the process.

Dealing with daily pain is difficult. For those navigating arthritis or other issues that cause joint and muscle pain, here are some tips to help alleviate some measure of pain. Always talk with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine. https://www.arthritis-health.com//11-ways-relieve-pain-nat

While it’s true that staying away from tobacco is the most important thing any of us can do to help lower our risk of getting lung cancer, there are also other risk factors. Researchers continue to make progress in understanding what can cause lung cancer in people who have never used tobacco. Click to learn more about risk factors for lung cancer.

This week we celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week to recognize the vital work of our imaging and radiation therapy professionals. Radiation Technician Week is celebrated the week of November 8 to commemorate the discovery of the X-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on November 8, 1895. Roentgen was a German physicist and mechanical engineer and discovering the X-ray earned him the first Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901. #breastcancer #beatcancer

More than ever, we have to look out for one another. Getting your annual flu shot not only protects you, but it can help protect your loved ones who may be at high-risk. The CDC recommends everyone over the age of 6 months get a flu shot. Let's take care of each other.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer doesn’t usually cause symptoms until it has spread. That’s why the idea of screening looking for lung cancer in people who do not have any symptoms can be helpful. It has the potential to find the cancer earlier, when it might be easier to treat. The American Cancer Society has provided a list of guidelines on who should consider early screening for lung cancer.

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women, but due to COVID-19, many people delayed or canceled their cancer screenings and exams. Preventative screening can help detect cancer early, when it is easier to treat. For those at higher risk for lung cancer, getting yearly low-dose CT scans before symptoms start may increase survival rates by as much as 20 percent. Don’t wait. Screen today.

Movember is the annual charity event when guys grow out their moustaches during the month of November to help raise funds and awareness for men’s healthspecifically, mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. Click to learn more about the cause and charity events.

We've got a major treat for you. We know that Halloween may look a little different this year, but here's a list of spooky treats you can make at home that will scare up some smiles.

It's important to remember that breast cancer may also occur in men. A family history of breast cancer and other factors can increase a man's risk of breast cancer. Click to learn more. https://www.cancer.gov//breast//male-breast-treatment-pdq

You may have heard about BRCA in the news, but what does it mean for your health and breast cancer risk? Knowing your BRCA gene mutation risk can save your life. Click to learn more. https://www.cdc.gov//risk-assessment-m/risk-assessment.htm

Fall is the perfect time to enjoy seasonal foods! Here are some delicious (and easy! ) recipes for you to enjoy!

Let's be honest, working from home can sometimes be exhausting! Here are 6 tips for physical and mental wellness while working from home.

Early breast screening is an important tool to help identify cancer at a stage when it is easiest to treat. This video offers some guidelines on when you and your loved ones should talk with a doctor about screening options.

Drink more water. For some of us, it can be a struggle to get the recommended daily amount of water intake. It's recommended that a person drink 8 ounces of water, 8 times a day. Click below for 22 ways to drink more water every day!