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Exercises provide well-being to cancer patients

Exercises provide well-being to cancer patients

Although the incidence of the disease is high, advances in diagnosis and treatment have increased the survival rate and quality of life of patients. In addition to treatment, other variables such as physical activity practice became part of the recommendations for improving well-being indexes and reducing the side effects of treatment, in addition to the late effects.

Physical activity can contribute considerably in prevention of cancer, acting as a protector for the development of the disease. During treatment, it reduces side effects such as fatigue and, after the critical phase, contributes to the recovery of autonomy, minimizing possible late effects of cancer treatment, as well as acting in the prevention of recurrent cancer or second tumor.

During treatment , specifically, improvements in self-esteem are found, as it avoids isolation, psychological stress, fatigue and bodily pain. Exercises also improve fitness and strength.

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, when an individual is in chronic health status, he or she must remain as active as his or her condition allows. One then avoids inactivity by taking precedence over the indication that any physical work is better than a sedentary lifestyle. Thus, although the capacities for activities and their effects may differ, depending on the diagnosis and treatment, it is important that small active moments are incorporated into the patient's routine.

Activities such as short walks, stretching, yoga, pilates and light weight training can be practiced because they are slower and require reduced efforts of the practitioner. As chemotherapy cycles are varied and side effects usually worsen at times, the suggestion is to take advantage of days when the discomfort is minor for mild physical activity.

The organs that study the disease worldwide CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), ACSM (American College Sports Medicine), American Heart Association and NCCN (National Comprehensive Cancer Network) make the same recommendation for healthy adults: 30 minutes of daily physical activity, which can be divided into 10-minute and 15-minute sessions, with the caveats discussed earlier.

Therefore, small active moments are important for improving the overall picture of the patient, although it is necessary to stop to rest during the exercise. The insistence is worth for improvements in well-being to occur.


Caring for exercise prevents tendonitis

Caring for exercise prevents tendonitis

Legend has it that Achilles, son King Peleus and Queen Tethys, had only one vulnerable spot on the body and it was exactly at the height of the heel at the level of the tendon at the back of the ankle. However, for ordinary people, pain and inflammation at this site may frequently cause prolonged and repetitive exertion, as well as overload.

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Sport-oriented NGO launches campaign to raise funds

Sport-oriented NGO launches campaign to raise funds

November 29th is Donate Day. The project is a worldwide action, which was born with the intention of reaching new donors and encouraging the donation culture. One of the NGOs that participate in the initiative in Brazil is the Vida Vida Project. For 17 years helping children in Capão Redondo, one of São Paulo's most needy neighborhoods, the Vida Corrida Project encourages children to have a better life through Democratic and easily accessible, street racing promotes social inclusion, health, self-esteem, and quality of life for these children.

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