Category Archives: Diet & Exercise

A Sports Bra Made Specifically for Breast Cancer Patients

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Because many women struggle to find the perfect post-mastectomy sports bra once they return to their old fitness routines, Athleta has designed a new bra to make women in recovery or remission far more comfortable, in this report from Cosmopolitan … Continue reading →

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How To Interpret Medical Research News for Risks Of Developing Breast Cancer

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

According to Anne McTiernan, a cancer prevention researcher at Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the equivalent of a small glass of wine, an eight-ounce beer or one ounce of hard liquor is associated with a 5 percent increased risk … Continue reading →

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Just One Alcoholic Drink a Day Increases Risk of Breast Cancer, Study Says

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Drinking as few as one alcoholic beverage a day can increase your breast cancer risk, according to a new report released today by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund. The good news is that … Continue reading →

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You Can Take Proactive Steps to Lower Your Risk of Contracting Breast Cancer

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Fear of breast cancer is widespread, yet many women don’t realize that adopting protective living habits may help keep it at bay. The habits described in this story from the New York Times may also help to ward off other … Continue reading →

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Study: Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Estrogen-Receptive Negative Breast Cancer

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

A new study finds the Mediterranean diet reduced the risk of developing one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer, in this report from Huffington Post. The study, published by the International Journal of Cancer found that the Mediterranean diet … Continue reading →

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New Research: Soy Consumption Is Safe, Beneficial for Breast Cancer Survivors

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Women with breast cancer receive confusing messages about soy-based foods, including soy milk, edamame and tofu. Some studies have suggested the estrogen-like compounds in soy — called isoflavones — may inhibit the development or recurrence of breast cancer. In contrast, … Continue reading →

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Study: Exercise is Best Cure for Breast Cancer Chemo-Fatigue

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

New research reveals exercise helps those battling the fatigue caused by cancer and by its treatment — and usually does it better than drugs do, in this report from NBC News. Karen Mustian of the University of Rochester Medical Center … Continue reading →

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Study Analysis: Exercise Helps Prevent Recurrence of Breast Cancer

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

­Do lifestyle changes affect whether a woman remains ­cancer-free after treatment? That is the question raised in this report from the Washington Post. After reviewing data from 67 studies of women with breast cancer that examined the effect of various … Continue reading →

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