The consequences of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) are reflected in the different diagnoses that emerge under the umbrella of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. At one end of the spectrum, growth deficits and physical differences define fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), but in most cases, irreversible brain damage leads to behavior and learning challenges even without a physical … [Read more...]
Plant-Based Omega-3s May Boost Heart Health, Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
In a comprehensive literature review, the researchers found that consuming ALA that is found in plant-based foods like walnuts and flaxseeds was associated with a 10% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 20% reduced risk of fatal coronary heart disease. Penny Kris-Etherton, Evan Pugh University Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State, said the review suggests … [Read more...]
Only Alcohol — Not Caffeine, Diet or Lack of Sleep — Might Trigger Heart Rhythm Condition
New research from UC San Francisco that tested possible triggers of a common heart condition, including caffeine, sleep deprivation and sleeping on the left side, found that only alcohol use was consistently associated with more episodes of the heart arrhythmia. The authors conclude that people might be able to reduce their risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) by avoiding … [Read more...]
Rise Against Aids: Rise Nation Partners with Lifecycle
Rise Nation, the first 30-minute, VersaClimber group fitness class, has recently announced its partnership with AIDS/Lifecycle, a fully supported, seven-day bike ride that raises awareness about HIV/AIDS. AIDS/LifeCycle is a fully supported, 7-day bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money and awareness in the fight against HIV/AIDS. AIDS/LifeCycle 2017 … [Read more...]
Impact of cancer screening in California over past 15 years
A new report from the UC Davis Institute for Population Health Improvement (IPHI) shows the impact of cancer screening over the past 15 years, identifying areas where increased screening and other cancer-control efforts would save lives and significantly benefit population health. The CalCARES report uses heat maps to show areas with higher proportions of particular … [Read more...]
Osteoporosis: The “silent” disease in women
Researchers have developed an index to better predict which women may experience faster bone loss across the menopause transition, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Osteoporosis is often referred to as a "silent" disease because individuals who have it experience few noticeable symptoms. … [Read more...]