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  • Description: In this video, Christina Conte, RDN, LDN nutrition coordinator at Dana-Farber's Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living, highlights how coffee, especially black coffee without cream and sugar, can positively impact health and potentially lower the risk of developing cancer.

  • Description: Join Christina Conte, RDN, LDN, to learn how to make healthy habits stick! This presentation will guide you through SMART goal setting and helpful tips to stay on track with your goals.

  • Description: In this video, Christina Conte, RDN, LDN shares helpful tips for managing taste changes as a side effect of cancer treatment. Please be advised that the information contained in this video is general in nature. It is important to speak with your oncology team to report any concerns and create a treatment plan that works for you.

  • Description: In this 4-minute video, Nancy Campbell, MS shows you the proper form and technique for a wall and chair squat. Squats are an effective way to strengthen the leg and back muscle, while improving core strength.

  • Description: In this 8-minute video, Juliana Berfield, PhD, E-RYT 500, CPT, guides you through how to do the bird dog exercise on your back, with proper form and technique. This is a great exercise to increase core strength!

  • Description: In this 5-minute video, Juliana Berfield, PhD, E-RYT 500, CPT, guides you through mastering the side plank, a great exercise to boost your core strength!

  • Description: In this 27-minute video, Juliana Berfield, PhD, E-RYT 500, CPT, guides you through a gentle yoga practice, designed specifically for patients with breast cancer. The movements in this video may help specifically with discomfort in the chest and arm areas after surgery and radiation. It is important to speak with your care team before beginning any physical activity and exercise regimen. 

    Designed for patients with breast cancer and suitable for all cancer diagnoses!

    Instructor: Juliana G. Berfield, PhD, E-RYT 500, CPT

  • Description: Videos vary in topic, style, and muscle group focus. Look for new videos on the MyZakim Exercise Page!


  • Description: In this 5-minute video, Juliana Berfield, PhD, E-RYT 500, CPT, guides you through mastering the elbow plank, a great exercise to boost your core strength!