Vibration plates: Are there health benefits?
Plenty of fitness devices get buzz online. But it’s not often that you come across a fitness device that is, well, actually buzzy.
Enter vibration plates. These slightly elevated platforms shake rapidly as you stand or workout on them. Imagine balancing your entire body on an XL massage gun, and you get the picture.
So, how do these devices work? And, perhaps more to the point, do they work? Here, MD Anderson experts share...
John Tesh: ‘MD Anderson helped save my life’
John Tesh knows that picking up the telephone can change your life. One such moment? When, in the absence of a recorder, he called home from...
What to know about saffron
Saffron is an herb from the saffron crocus flower. It gives dishes from rice to stew a burst of flavor and a pop of color. Saffron is also...
How to cope with cancer ghosting
The verb ‘ghosting’ commonly describes when a friend, partner or even family member — who is still alive and well — simply vanishes from your life with very little explanation. Poof! Suddenly, in-person invites are unacknowledged. Calls go to voicemail. Texts are left on read. And you, in return, feel like you’re being haunted by the ghost of Loved One Past.
Sadly, ghosting isn’t limited to Halloween parties, haunted houses or...
6 tips for getting organized during cancer treatment
When you or a loved one is undergoing cancer treatment, organization can fall to the bottom of your to-do list.
But getting organized...
How much water should you drink a day?
Most of us have probably heard the advice “drink enough water” more times than we can count. But we promise there are good reasons for that...
Processed meat and cancer: What you need to know
Processed meats are convenient, affordable and woven into our collective diet. For many, bacon is a breakfast favorite, deli meat is a lunchbox...
Tips for using AI to find cancer information
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way many of us find information online. Only a few years ago, a web search would pull up pages...
Is BMI the best body weight calculator?
Maintaining a healthy weight puts you at a lower risk for more than 10 types of cancer. But what's the best way to determine if your weight...
Acupuncture during cancer treatment: What to know
If you’ve ever pricked yourself with a needle, your first thought was probably some variation of the word ‘Ouch!’
While being on the...