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Portrait of woman with long greying hair wearing pink scarf outsideExercise and eating well are powerful tools that can help you take control of your physical and mental health. Exercise and eating well can help in many ways. They can:

  • Give you more energy
  • Reduce the impact of treatment side-effects
  • Improve your day-to-day functioning and quality of life

Some studies suggest that a combination of exercise and a healthy diet may protect against recurrence from some cancers. But scientists do not agree on the evidence yet. What is certain is that exercise and eating well can help you overcome the sense of being unwell. Exercise and eating well can also help you get ready to live the rest of your life to the fullest.

 

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