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Navigating Additional Stressors During the Holidays
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - December 16, 2021
The Holiday Season is meant to be a time of joy, celebration, sharing experiences with loved ones. However, often this season is met with additional stresses an... Read More
Small Changes Make the Biggest Impact
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - December 01, 2021
This week we are focusing on how small changes can make the biggest impact. Our goal at the HealthTree Foundation is to change the way Multiple Myeloma is treat... Read More
Chronic Stress Can Decrease Our Quality of Life
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - November 19, 2021
We are entering that wonderful time of year where our schedules pile up with family events, holiday parties, gift-giving, dinners, indulgences, cold and flu sea... Read More
Muscles for Myeloma Bikes the Coast
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - November 12, 2021
Our goal this year and in upcoming years is to continue to find strength and growth in our Muscles for Myeloma program. We held several virtual events such as o... Read More
Muscles for Myeloma Warriors for Chair Yoga
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - November 08, 2021
In our Muscles for Myeloma (Fitness) Chapter event, we had fellow Multiple Myeloma Warrior Jeff lead us through a wonderful flow of yoga poses from the chair. J... Read More
A Look at Physical Activity vs. Exercise
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - October 21, 2021
What’s the difference between being physically active and exercising? Is there a difference? Actually, there is, and here’s how we can differentiate... Read More
Winners of our Muscles 4 Myeloma MoveSpring September 2021 Fitness Challenge
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - October 15, 2021
Following our Muscles for Myeloma Fitness Challenge we are coming off quite the high. This was our most active Fitness Challenge yet! You better believe we had ... Read More
Physical Activity is an Essential Part of Myeloma Treatment
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - October 14, 2021
Guest article written by Michaela Hillengass, PT, ACSM and Jens Hillengass MD, PhD Recent research has shown that physical activity has a stimulating effect ... Read More
Fitness Friday - Self Reflection can bring Motivation in Movement
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - September 24, 2021
Three years ago, I completed my first Ironman. I had years of not only physical training for that event but also mental strength. A lot of that build-up was eve... Read More
Muscles for Myeloma: Why You Can't Out-Exercise a Bad Diet
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - September 20, 2021
It turns out, no matter how hard you try, you can't out-exercise a bad diet. While a recent report from the UK's Academy Royal Colleges describes 30 m... Read More
Fitness Friday: Moving our Muscles for Myeloma
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - September 17, 2021
I want to start with a big Thank you to all those who participated and donated to the Muscles for Myeloma Virtual Race this past month. Together, through our vi... Read More
Myeloma Coach Kenny Capps Uses Fitness to Keep Moving Forward with Myeloma
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - September 15, 2021
Editor's note: this is the second article in a two-part series sharing Kenny Capp's incredible experience running 1200 miles to inspire others with... Read More
Fitness Friday: Find Your FIT as You Journey Back Into Fitness
MUSCLES FOR MYELOMA - September 11, 2021
Treatments, injuries, sickness, and life are all reasons why anyone takes time away from fitness. It’s easy to get off track but often a struggle to get b... Read More
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