COVID-19: What It Means for Those Living with Cancer and Side-Out
At The Side-Out Foundation, our hearts go out to everyone affected by the coronavirus (COVID–19) pandemic. We’re committed to doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our supporters, our employees, and those we seek to serve living with stage IV breast cancer. For our volleyball community – we’ve been thinking a lot about […]
Physical Therapy Gave Me My Life Back
Physical therapy is (arguably) the eighth wonder of the modern world. The science is incredibly specific, and yet widely applicable to just about any disease or injury. Physical therapy treatments aim to rehabilitate and strengthen affected areas with specially designed exercises, heat treatments, massage, and equipment. In some cases, it can also help avoid surgery […]
Self-Care and Healing for Patients with Breast Cancer
Cancer is a difficult diagnosis that nobody wants. Unfortunately, it impacts millions of people every year, with breast cancer being the most common type. If you have breast cancer, know you’re not alone. Even if you’re immunocompromised, your survival rate increases with proper treatment. And adding in self-care can help you cope with your diagnosis, […]
Why Venturing Outdoors can Boost Your Mind and Body
Breathe in deeply. Imagine the green and blue colors around you, flooded with golden beams. Feel the wind across your skin. It is nature; sometimes forgotten, but still powerful. Growing up, my mother yelled many things at my sisters and I. My personal favorite was “Go play outside!”. My sisters and I heard that phrase […]
Can A Cup of Coffee Boost Athletic Performance?
For some, the sound of the coffee pot purring to life in the morning and the smell of freshly brewed coffee is the only way to start the day. For others, coffee is a treat and finding the best tasting coffee is an adventure. From Starbucks and Dunkin’ to small town coffee shops, the effect […]
