Top Three Benefits of Physical Activity for Those Living with a Brain Tumor

The American Brain Tumor Association’s resource, “Living with a Brain Tumor,” shares tips to live well with a brain tumor, and identities physical activity and healthy eating to complement brain tumor treatment.

There are many ways to be physically active that fit your personality and lifestyle, such as walking or light exercise. Remember to clear any physical activity with your medical team before starting a routine.

The ABTA identities physical activity and healthy eating to complement brain tumor treatment.

Top three benefits of physical activity and exercise for those living with a brain tumor are:

1. Help with treatment-related fatigue;
2. Improve strength, endurance and mobility; and
3. Help you cope with anxiety and depression.

Need a reason to get started on an exercise routine after a brain tumor diagnosis?
Consider signing up for the American Brain Tumor Association’s BT5K Run & Walk is fall. The ABTA’s 5Ks are fun, family-friendly events that bring together the brain tumor community to support brain tumor research and patient services.

This fall, four run/walks are taking place coast-to-coast, including:

Let the ABTA Breakthrough for Brain Tumors 5K Run/Walks inspire you to get moving!

For more information about the ABTA’s BT5K events, visit www.abta.org/bt5k.