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• Study by Groff, Battaglini and colleagues finds that Heartmath techniques help breast cancer survivors enhance well being.

A study by researchers from Get REAL & HEEL suggests that breast cancer survivors using a biofeedback technique called Heartmath can enhance their overall sense of well-being, helping them get to a "new normal" after a cancer diagnosis. See attached PDF to read more.

• Dr. Claudio Battaglini receives prestigious Tanner Award

Dr. Claudio Battaglini, co-founder and co-director of Get REAL & HEEL, has been awarded the Tanner Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching at UNC Chapel Hill. So many of our participants as well as our student trainers have benefited greatly from his knowledge, compassion, mentoring, and energy. We're not sure how he does it all, but we are glad he does. We are proud of you Dr. Battaglini!

• Registration now open for Get REAL & HEEL 5K walk March 27

  In partnership with the Pink Pacers, Get REAL & HEEL announces the first ever "Bridging the Gap from Treatment to Active Living 5K walk." Event begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 27th. This family friendly event will include food, prizes, and children's activities. Proceeds will benefit the Get REAL & HEEL after care program for breast cancer survivors. Registration is $18 for adults, $10 for 'sleep in' or ages 11 - 18, and free for children 10 and under. For more information and to register, go to the event site at SPORToften.com.

• Battaglini, Groff, and Hackney study featured on Medical News Today

Sceintists from Get REAL & HEEL recently published one of the first studies that tested the feasibility of administering an in-hospital exercise prescription to acute leukemia patients undergoing treatment. Read more about the study at Medical News Today.