Healthy living encompasses more than just a single habit. Our physical, emotional, social, and environmental experiences all contribute to our overall health and well-being. In this beginner-friendly course, you will explore the Anticancer Lifestyle, an evidence-informed approach to healthy living that focuses on six interconnected areas: social support, stress management, sleep quality, physical activity, diet, and environmental exposure. You will learn how these areas relate to well-being and consider how they can work together in your everyday life.

Understanding Cancer: Anti-Cancer Living
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Understanding Cancer: Anti-Cancer Living
This course is part of Understanding Cancer: Biology, Stress, and Healthy Living Specialization

Instructor: Dr. Daniel C. Hughes, PhD
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Describe six interconnected areas of the Anticancer Lifestyle and how they relate to health and well-being.
Explore evidence-informed approaches to social support, stress, sleep, physical activity, diet, and environmental health.
Develop a personal Anticancer Lifestyle plan that reflects your needs, circumstances, and well-being goals.
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