BC Cancer Foundation - Fall 2016 - (Page 4)

HEALTHY INSIGHTS Helpful Tips to Reduce Stress For many people, fall can be a hectic and sometimes stressful season. Kids are going back to school and the long, sunny summer days are gone. Sarah Anstey, Registered Dietitian at the BC Cancer Agency, shares the following tips to help manage stress levels and keep both your body and mind at ease: * Practice mindful eating. Dedicated meal times allow you to recharge your mind, so take time to ﬁnd pleasure in each bite. Mindful meals can lessen digestive stress and help your body to better absorb nutrients. * Plan meals in advance to reduce stress at dinner time. Spend more time cooking and eating with family and friends and less time on last-minute runs to the grocery store. * Consume a variety of fruits and vegetables each day. Antioxidants, phytochemicals, and a variety of vitamins and minerals are needed to keep your immune system healthy and reduce the risk of chronic disease-and they're found in produce. * Keep your body moving. Exercise reduces stress and anxiety and improves digestive health. Aim for 150 minutes of exercise each week-that's just over 20 minutes a day. IMAGE BY THINKSTOCK 4 PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of BC Cancer Foundation - Fall 2016

BC Cancer Foundation - Fall 2016
Opening Thoughts
Healthy Insights
Why I Give
Researcher Profi le
Bringing Cancer Care Closer to Home
Mapping the Spread of the Deadliest
A Better Biopsy
The Cancer’s DNA Matters
Legacy Giving
Regional Roundup

BC Cancer Foundation - Fall 2016