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You don’t need an expensive gym membership to be active. In communities East of the River, there are plenty of ways to move it, move it! Here, we list free resources in Wards 7 and 8.
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the people, places, and communities that have shaped how we live, care for one another, and define well-being. In Wards 7 and 8, that history is not distant. It is part of the landscape.
Across the United States, diagnoses are increasing among adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Today, about 1 in 5 new colorectal cancer cases occurs in someone under 55. While overall rates have declined in older adults, early-onset colorectal cancer is moving in the opposite direction.
Movement is one of the most powerful choices you can make for your health. And it’s one of the most accessible.
When you move your body, you set powerful processes in motion. Your heart pumps more efficiently. Your lungs expand more fully. Blood flows more freely. Muscles activate. Cells…
Heart health and cancer prevention are closely connected. They share many of the same risk factors — physical inactivity, chronic stress, poor sleep, and limited access to preventive care. The encouraging news is that one simple habit can influence them all: regular movement.
Recent news about the death of musician Brad Arnold, the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, known for songs like “Kryptonite,” who died from advanced kidney cancer, has prompted many people to ask an important question: What exactly is kidney cancer, and what do I need to know about it?
Aim to eat 30 different plant foods over the course of a week. Yes, you read that right. 30 in 7.
Nutrition is often the first place people look when setting New Year’s resolutions, and for good reason. What we eat plays a powerful role in how we feel day to day, and over time, it can influence our risk for chronic disease, including cancer. That means focusing on sustainable habits, not short-…
Caring for yourself is not about perfection. It is about showing up for your body, your mind, and the people who depend on you, one small step at a time. Start with nutrition, one of the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine.
GW Cancer Center member, Sanjay Maggirwar, PhD, MBA, was installed as the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Bicentennial Distinguished Chair in Biomedical Discovery Science.