By Jane E. Brody — 2009
Nearly every chemotherapy patient experiences short-term problems with memory and concentration. But about 15 percent suffer prolonged effects of what is known medically as chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment.
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Getting enough sleep is important for overall health and may be related to cancer risk.
Some people harbor the illusion that rest is a luxury they do not have time for, but the reality is that rest is a necessity.
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Individuals with disabilities are at a greater risk of experiencing fatigue than the general population, and this risk increases with age.
With each diagnosis, knowing her life hung in the balance, she was “stunned, then anguished” and astonished by “how much energy it takes to get from the bad news to actually starting on the return path to health.”
When Peter Keating took off from the starting line at the Boston Marathon, it was the realization of a dream come true, but he never imagined just how unique his 26.2-mile trek would be.
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Information and conversation are key to facing the challenges of care
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Dietitian Lavleen Kaur shared these easy tips to counter tiredness and stay active throughout the day.
Don’t accept regular fatigue as part of aging.
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