Study tracks health behaviors of cancer patients post diagnosis

Individuals traumatized in childhood frequently have higher than average resting heart rates--a factor now linked with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Interestingly, training that assists individuals in resetting their stress point and learning to regulate hand temperature, etc... can over time lower resting heart rate. http://tinyurl.com/874lox2

Oh, absolutely. The conclusion is absurd but the study dovetails with all the ACE research. In my program at the cancer center we confront these stats head on but by acknowledging that knowledge isn't the problem. Caring enough about yourself to take great care, to act as if you really matter, is. 

Thanks for posting this, Brenda. I thought this was interesting:

The researchers concluded that the “teachable moment” drawn from their study should be exploited by health care professionals to impress upon cancer survivors the importance of practicing healthier activities to prevent cancer recurrence. 

But I'm not sure that's the most useful answer, especially given the boundless information that already exists about the health effects of tobacco, no exercise and eating too much. What do you think?