‘A new year’…three words, one sentence. Thinking about the upcoming year, we may notice a sense of opportunity, hope and optimism, we may long for and be planning for a
Exercise and Breast Cancer
Exercising regularly offers many benefits. It supports our strength, endurance, energy levels, sleep, mental health, body image, self-esteem, mood, overall quality of life as well as our social connection. Most
Why exercise in the middle of a pandemic?
The benefits of regular exercise are well-established, and of those, stress relief, immune support and benefits for sleep and mental health feel especially relevant right now. Our response to these
Exercise in the New Year
January is often considered a time to reset and to consider supporting our health with lifestyle measures that are within our control. For some of us, this may mean prioritizing
InspireHealth leading comprehensive exercise programs for people with cancer for 10 years
InspireHealth has been leading comprehensive exercise programs for people with cancer in British Columbia for 10 years. A recent position statement in Australia notes that exercise should be regular practice
Exercise and Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
Following breast cancer treatment, complaints of upper body pain and dysfunction are common, especially in the early period following surgery, radiation or chemotherapy can cause damage to healthy muscle fibres,
Exercise during Cancer Treatment
The majority of oncologists agree that exercise is beneficial, important and safe for patients with cancer during treatment. Benefits include improved physical functioning, body composition, cardiopulmonary system functioning, appetite, sleep,
The Importance of Good Posture
The muscles that support our posture play a constant game of tug-of-war. We live in a forward facing world. Things like walking, holding a steering wheel or book, eating our
Exercise and Nutrition: The Success of Synergy
Fuel to move. How proper nutrition and appropriate exercise make a powerful immune boosting team.
How to keep active during the holidays
How exercise supports the immune system and how to keep active during the busy holidays.
