New research supported by the Canadian Cancer Society shows that many cancer survivors in Canada are overweight and inactive, which could put them at risk for health problems, including their cancer returning."These findings tell us that we need to look at ways to better support cancer survivors to become more active and to maintain a healthy body weight," says Dr.

A new study reveals that many cancer survivors are inactive and obese, which may negatively affect the control of their disease. The findings, which come from a study of cancer survivors in Canada, show that a cancer diagnosis does not appear to prompt significant behavior change and that interventions to increase physical activity and promote better eating habits among cancer survivors are warranted.

Stereotypes can boost as well as hinder our chances of success, according to psychologists from the University of Exeter and St Andrews University. Writing in the new edition of Scientific American Mind (out in the UK 22 April 2008), they argue that the power of stereotypes to affect our performance should not be underestimated.

The standard eye chart only covers letters and numbers, but athletes need above average vision to track balls hurtling toward them at alarming speeds. To test those special skills, a University of Houston optometrist has founded the Sports Vision Performance Center, a facility where athletes perform while a strobe light is flashing, play tag with a board of lights and engage in other activities designed to improve their visual abilities.

hanny1987 added an entry about lose weight : I’ve started a new regieme, finally! It’s a bit tough with lack of money and time to be spent revising and all those sort of studenty excuses. But, the other day I went out an bought an exercise mat and some handweights and I’ve been exercising every morning when I get up and every night before I go to bed. General stretchs etc and some sit ups. Every muscles hurts but I know that’s only a good thing, sign that I’m actually working out!

mholik added an entry about lose weight : Not doing well. I biked in to work today and can lift weights at home. I think I’ve been stressed, busy and lazy all at once. I’m not doing well at this at all.

Holiday_By_Mistake added an entry about lose weight : Bloody stupid im so pissed off with myself. Another stupidly huge binge again. WHY THE FUCK CANT I GET OVER THIS ! When im bored. Or when im depressed (which is like 24/7) i either starve myself or i gorge myself. Ive probably gained like 5 pounds after this. You know what? You know why so many women struggle with their weight? why so many women get frickin eating disorders.

I often experiment when making my lunch during the workweek. I work at home while my girls are at school, so this is one way that I try new foods and recipes and no one potentially suffers (when it doesn't turn out) but me. Well, today I pan-fried an Amy's All American Veggie Burger with a little olive oil cooking spray. While I was browning the burger, I was toasting a whole-wheat roll in the toaster oven. Once the toasted bun came out, I spread some sun dried tomato bruschetta (in a jar) I had in the refrigerator.

lostdusk added an entry about lose weight : Got a question for cyclists here: Are your thighs too bulky from cycling? Somne people say they get massive thighs from cycling, which isn’t what I want. Also, when you started, how long could you go before stopping?

Very recently Canada became the first country to ban baby bottles made with the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA). The substance is commonly found in bulletproof glass, computer cases, eyeglass lenses, CD's, but also finds its way into reusable water bottles, sippy cups and storage containers. The reason for precautionary ban is the possibility of BPA leaching out when plastics...

hananathebanana added an entry about lose weight : a eated a small lindtt choccy bunny hmmm will do better tomorrow promise. i’m off to the cinema with buddies but i seem to able to control what i eat surprisingly well when with friends. it’s when i’m on my own i have issues! is that weird? 70th ENTRY ! =]

MyBodyIsACage added an entry about lose weight : So, iv not been on for a good few weeks now- missed u all!! i have been doin the Weight watchers thing for like 2 weeks now and have to admit i was a total sceptic before but here i am two weeks on feeling positive and 12lbs lighter so i guess its doin somethin good for me :) I just hope the positivity lasts! Hope ur all doing well, keep smiling and keep positive u can do it xxx

Piperlite added an entry about lose weight : I don’t know what happened everything was going great, then in the course of what night i’ve been bloated and up some pounds. It is a big dissapointment. I did fine all through the weekend which is usually my hardest time, only to see the declining numbers rise.

hananathebanana added an entry about lose weight : i’ve tried on some jeans that didn’t used to fit me and they now do up. they don’t look great on me but the fact they do up is wonderful. it’s definitely spurred (sp?) me on to keep up with this diet! =]

lostdusk added an entry about lose weight : Didn’t exercise properly today. Not sure why..I did try, but I think my legs ached. I regret it either way. Tomorrow I have Judo, and I might either go on a bike ride or a walk after. Searching the web for motivational ideas, i found some pretty good ones through google. Bad thing is they come from a pro-ana site. The tips I took from it aren’t exactly pro-ana ones, but they sound good for not eating bad food or for getting your ass up and moving.

charlotte1984 added an entry about lose weight : My shoulders/arms/back are killing from the class I did y’day so had to ditch my full on work out plans today for a swim instead! Had quite a good day I think – fruit, cereal & skim milk, bulgar wheat salad again and veggie soup with rye bread. And oat crackers & fruit for snacks. Feeling really run down and tired today though, need to eat food tomor that will give me more energy or I will fall asleep at work (or cave in and eat chocolate!)

Sighting One: I have just been informed that there are 5 new copies of the original, self-published edition of Vegan Lunch Box available for sale in the UK and Europe. You can find the book along with Laptop Lunch Boxes and more at Becky and Lolo .