Stress

Causes & Prevention

What Does It Mean When Medical Experts Say "Race" Is A Risk Factor For Certain Diseases?

Editor's Note:

"Race" is sometimes mentioned as a risk factor in the development of certain cancers and a number of other diseases. When you read this in a discussion about an illness, note that the explanation seldom refers to anything biological. Instead, it usually refers to behavior, such as eating habits. The kinds of behavior usually mentioned as risk factors are culturally determined. They are not genetic or biological.

Attention Marathon Runners: you need to train more than 40 miles/week before a marathon

Re: Stress to the heart muscle
Average marathon runners, those who run less than 40 miles per week during training, risk cardiac problems (temporary heart muscle weakness and increased pressure in lung arteries) after a race.

Pesticide Exposure on Airplanes Harmful to Crew and Passengers

Pesticide application in the occupied or soon-to-be occupied aircraft cabin and cockpit can be a serious health hazard for crewmembers and passengers. Pesticide exposure can be significant and some crewmembers must work in the sprayed environment regularly and repeatedly.