Many cancer survivors want to make changes to their previous lifestyle, such as eating a highly nutritious diet, exercising more and finding good ways to relieve mental stress. While healthy habits are important for everyone, they are especially important for cancer survivors because cancer treatment can add to other areas of health problems. Health problems to watch out for include: 1. obesity or overweight; 2. heart problems, such as congestive heart failure; 3. osteoporosis and fractures; 4. high blood pressure; and 5. diabetes. Many survivors find that these co-morbidities can affect their health more than primary cancer. Nutrition If living a healthier life, changing lifestyle habits is the first thing that comes to mind. Studies have shown that a low-fat diet can reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. A low-fat diet also reduces the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. Experts recommend eating plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables and grains, and maintaining a standard weight. Eat foods with less sugar and limit your intake of fatty calories. Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and can help cancer survivors reduce fatigue, maintain fitness, improve cardiorespiratory fitness, relieve stress, improve mood and restore self-esteem, among other things. A recent study showed that nearly 3,000 women with breast cancer who walked for an average of at least one hour per week reduced the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death. In addition, a report from the 2005 ASCO Congress showed that patients with colon cancer who walked briskly for one hour a day, six times a week, were able to reduce their risk of recurrence and death. Listed below are a few suggestions to help patients start exercising for exercise: 1. Remember that any form of exercise is helpful. For example, for patients who do not want to exercise for long periods of time, it is still possible to walk for 10 minutes a day. 2. Combine exercise with other forms of activity, such as watching television. 3. Find an exercise partner and group. Exercise with others can not only maintain the mood of lasting exercise, but also can get some friendly support and advice. 4, for patients with fatigue, try exercise exercise in the lightest state of fatigue. 5. Combine exercise with daily activities, such as walking to the store, taking the stairs, parking your car far from the entrance, etc. Keep in mind that it is best to consult your doctor before undertaking a new exercise program. Other healthy lifestyle In addition to changing your diet and exercise, the following suggestions are necessary to maintain a healthy life: Keep in close contact with your doctor for a long time: follow up regularly, ask about medication, ask for a consultation with another specialist if necessary, etc. 1. Quit smoking and avoid second-hand smoke: Even quitting smoking after having cancer will promote recovery and improve the overall health of the patient. 2. Control tension: Tension, anxiety and depressed feelings will slow down the patient’s recovery and bring new physical discomfort, such as insomnia, headache and stomach discomfort. Keeping a journal, participating in cancer rehabilitation organizations and exercising relaxation techniques are all skillful ways to help patients relieve stress. 3. Find fun: Gathering with friends, watching movies, walking the dog or playing with children can make patients forget unpleasant experiences and gain a lot of happiness. A happy mood and laughter can relieve anxiety and improve the patient’s mood.