Coping mechanisms to help reduce stress and anxiety can be an important part of treatment for breast cancer. At a free educational forum, sponsored by the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Program, ...

Using mediation and proper breathing can assist with pain management. I have heard from many women lately who are worried about pain management following surgery and procedures for breast cancer. I ...

Meditation helped me quiet my mind and adopt a positive mindset after being diagnosed with cancer. I would have never imagined meditation would be part of my recovery after my diagnosis with colon ...

About 40% of Americans will develop cancer at some point in their lives, a chilling statistic. Many cancers can be prevented with lifestyle changes, like losing weight, quitting smoking, avoiding ...

Many breast cancer survivors want supplemental ways to manage symptoms. When Teri Richardson was given the diagnosis of breast cancer, she said she felt like her breath was taken away. "I didn't ...

Facing health challenges can be a time in life where we feel acutely powerless. Many of my students who are facing cancer treatment or surgery have a high level of fear and trepidation, both about the ...

Meditation, often associated with stress reduction, could also influence biological mechanisms related to cancer. A team of ...

The benefits of mental concentration exercises—ranging from stress reduction to cardiovascular health—are widely recognized. Research suggests that mindfulness practices can reduce inflammation and ...

As if a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment weren’t enough, the often-uncertain aftermath can leave patients and their loved ones grappling with anxiety and depression. There wasn’t as much ...

It’s no secret that meditation is a great tool for promoting calm, reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, and for becoming more present and focused in your everyday life. For runners, in particular ...

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PHOENIX — The University of Arizona will use a $1.7 million grant for breast cancer survivors and their partners to practice “compassion meditation,” researching whether the program can ease their ...