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Published in August, 2011

Smokers Looking to Quit Can Benefit from Weight Training

A recent study found that smokers who participated in a three-month resistance training program had a higher success rate of quitting than those who merely…

After August Recess on the Hill

If you thought that the contentious debt ceiling vote in the first week of August would be the last of the budget battle in Congress,…

Researcher Q&A with Pak Kin Wong, PhD

This month the Foundation is proud to highlight the work of Pak Kin Wong, PhD, an associate professor at the University of Arizona. Dr. Wong…

Jamie's 5K Challenge: Why Your Gift to Cancer Prevention is Important to Me

So, we are all rather preoccupied lately. Work is demanding; there never seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. We…

Healthy Recipes: Japanese Cucumber Salad

Yield: 4 servings, about 1 cup each Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Recipe Description: This Japanese inspired cool, crisp salad…

Study Links Drinking Coffee to Reduced Risk of Prostate Cancer

A Harvard School of Public Health study that spanned over two decades and included almost 48,000 men found that antioxidants in coffee can help prevent…

No Need to Stress Over Vacation Fitness

There’s nothing wrong with taking a week off from your normal workout routine while vacationing, as there are plenty of ways to stay fit and…

Women May Benefit from Genetic Counseling for Hereditary Breast or Ovarian Cancer

A study found that young women at risk of developing hereditary breast or ovarian cancer are often uninformed about how to best protect themselves. Although…

Recent NYU Grads Bike Cross Country to Raise Money and Awareness for the Prevent Cancer Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 5, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Liona Chan (703) 519-2107 Liona.Chan@preventcancer.org (Alexandria, Va.)—Duo Dallas Plikuhn and Zachary Rosenthal are cycling across the nation…

Healthy Recipes: Almond-Honey Power Bar

Servings: 8 Prep Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling) To Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in…