Kickback Science With Dr. Luke
Just a few guys and a dog that want to live long and healthy lives. Kickback Science with Dr. Luke is an educational yet entertaining podcast where the team kicks back and breaks down the science related to the hottest topics in the world of health, fitness, nutrition and more.
Through engaging conversations and a chill atmosphere, "Kickback Science" aims to empower listeners with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the often confusing landscape of health and wellness. Whether you're a seasoned health enthusiast or just starting your journey, this podcast provides a simple, evidence-based approach to living your best life.
So kick back, relax, and tune in to "Kickback Science with Dr. Luke" for a dose of fun, informative discussions backed by solid science.
Kickback Science With Dr. Luke
Exercise and Cancer with Dr. Lea Haverbeck-Simon
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In this episode we sit down with Dr. Lea Haverbeck Simon, PhD, MA, ACSM-CEP to talk about how exercise can help treat and prevent Cancer. Dr. Haverbeck-Simon is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Haverbeck-Simon has spent many years studying the impact of diet and exercise in cancer patients.
Today we talk about cancer, and how it is not just one disease, but rather a variety of diseases that share an underlying problem. Dr. Haverbeck shares what happens to the heart, muscle, immune system, quality of life, and more when a patient develops cancer. We then discuss how exercise and diet can be used to prevent/treat various types and aspects of cancer.
At the end of the episode, Dr. Haverbeck-Simon shares some helpful resources for those who would like to learn more about how to incorporate exercise into cancer care.
- Effects of Exercise on Health-Related Outcomes in those with Cancer:
----https://www.acsm.org/docs/default-source/files-for-resource-library/cancer-infographic-sept-2022.pdf
- American College of Sports Medicine Moving Through Cancer Initiative:
----https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/eim-in-action/moving-through-cancer/
----https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MTC-brochure-DIGITAL-update.pdf
Exercise Oncology Program Directory:
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