The Power of Charitable Giving to Save Lives
The day after Thanksgiving I saw a friend who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She’s completed four rounds of chemotherapy, lost her hair, and…
Researcher Q&A with Janne Nappi, PhD
The Foundation is proud to highlight the colon cancer research of Janne Nappi, PhD, an instructor of radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Nappi received…
Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be one of the hardest holidays for people wanting to lose weight. Food is plentiful and often soaked in butter and fat. However,…
Keep Your Fall Workout on Track
For blogger Tina Haupert, fall often leads to a lull in her exercise routine. Contributing to her lack of motivation is the cold weather and…
Using Your Smartphone as a Trainer
Tom Sims, The New York Times’ sports blogger, believes smartphones have become increasingly easy, affordable and effective alternatives to gyms and personal trainers. Downloadable fitness…
Prevent Cancer Foundation Super Colon & Breakaway from Cancer Support the Dempsey Challenge
Last month, the Prevent Cancer Foundation participated in the Dempsey Challenge presented by Amgen. The event is a fundraiser for The Patrick Dempsey Center for…
Reimagining the Cranberry During the Holiday Season
When you think of canned cranberry sauce, images of the gelatinous, sugar laden holiday staple come to mind. But without all the added sugar, cranberries…
Healthy Recipes: Black Bean Croquettes with Fresh Salsa
Recipe Description: Staples like canned black beans and frozen corn transform into spicy croquettes in mere minutes. Serve with warm corn tortillas, coleslaw and lime…
Dancing + Exercising + Fun = Zumba
I recently had the opportunity to attend my first Zumba class at Ballston Common Sport & Health in Arlington, VA and I had such a…
5 Healthy Tailgating Tips
Fall football season is here—meaning lots of tailgating parties with football, fun and food. Follow these easy tips to swap those fattening recipes for some…
