The Prevent Cancer Foundation Blog » technology http://blog.preventcancer.org Information about Foundation events and interests. Fri, 17 May 2013 16:28:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Technology and Tactics to Rev up Your Walk http://blog.preventcancer.org/2012/technology-and-tactics-to-rev-up-your-walk/ http://blog.preventcancer.org/2012/technology-and-tactics-to-rev-up-your-walk/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:30:42 +0000 Ashley http://blog.preventcancer.org/?p=8336 Frequent walking promotes several health benefits such as disease prevention and stress relief, but finding the time or the motivation to engage in this activity on a daily basis can be cumbersome. Thanks to modern technology and smart walking tips, individuals have a variety of methods and devices to help put some pep in their step.

Popular digital technology and innovative devices that boost motivation and intensify the walking workout include pedometers, smartphone apps, a weighted vest and an on-body monitoring device which measures one’s progress. Other tactics that save time and prevent boredom include holding a walk-and-talk meeting for work, incorporating different activities like sprints or jumping jacks, joining a walking club and changing your walking route in order to enjoy a change of scenery or a new adventure.

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Previous treatments have been limited since laser radiation typically covers a large range and also causes damage in healthy tissue surrounding the cancer. The use of short-range laser technology also expands the treatment available for cancers that cannot be removed surgically, such as certain brain tumors. Called the “femto-second laser” by its creators, the University of Tennessee and supporting institutions are seeking to immediately commercialize the use of this technology for clinical use.

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