In a nutshell This trial studied the effect of a traditional Mediterranean diet on blood pressure control. Some background Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a leading risk factor for strokes and heart disease (collectively referred to as cardiovascular diseases), as well as early mortality (death). Adopting a healthy diet is important in the...
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In a nutshell This trial compared doses and types of exercise for improving physical functioning and symptom management in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Some background Chemotherapy is the use of anti-cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. The aim of chemotherapy is to do the maximum damage to cancer cells (cells that...
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In a nutshell This review assessed the impact of yoga in the management of blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension (EH). Some background Essential hypertension, also called primary hypertension, is a rise in blood pressure for which there is no clearly defined cause. EH is the main type of hypertension and is a major risk factor for...
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In a nutshell This article evaluated the association between vitamin D levels and risk of breast cancer recurrence (return of the cancer) after treatment. Some background Vitamin D is both a nutrient we eat and a hormone our bodies make, that helps regulate the flow of calcium into the bloodstream and is crucial for normal bone development. Unlike...
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In a nutshell The study evaluated the efficacy of sustained exercise training on improving physical functioning of long-term prostate cancer survivors. Some background Many of the treatments for prostate cancer can cause adverse effects on the physical functioning of the patients. Androgen deprivation therapy or ADT (a type of hormone therapy that...
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In a nutshell This trial investigated the impact of lifestyle changes in diet and exercise on the quality of life (QoL) of advanced prostate cancer (PC) patients. Some background PC can affect patients' QoL as a direct result of the disease itself and as side effects from treatments. Erectile dysfunction (problems obtaining or...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aims to evaluate the effect of other concurrent illnesses (comorbidities) on the survival of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Some background CRC is the second most common cancer in the western world. Usually, diagnosis occurs in patients over the age of 65, who are prone to other chronic diseases. At least one third...
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In a nutshell This study investigated which lifestyle factor has the strongest effect on mortality among diabetic patients and compared to non-diabetics. Some background Diabetes is known to increase the risk of several conditions, including heart disease and premature death. Successful management of diabetes involves both lifestyle changes and...
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Hello! My name is Rann Patterson, and I am so glad that you stopped by today! I am a writer and editor, and a two-time cancer survivor and will be popping in every now and then to talk about the topic of survivorship. I was a very naïve 26 year old when I became ill the first time and it was long before the internet existed. I had to gather...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the relationship between frequency and quality of breakfast consumption and the risk of metabolic conditions. Some background When regularly skipping breakfast, the normal metabolism of the body begins to change. For example, the body stores more energy in fat, and the resistance to the hormone insulin (which...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study evaluated the persistence of the effects on blood pressure brought about by lifestyle changes. Some background Lifestyle changes are important for preventing and treating high blood pressure (hypertension or HTN). A healthy lifestyle includes weight management (WM), exercising regularly, smoking cessation,...
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In a nutshell This trial investigated the association between physical activity and the risk of recurrence (return of the cancer) and survival in patients with colon cancer (cancer of the large intestine). Some background The treatments of colon cancer have improved significantly over the years. However, many patients still have high risks for...
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