Thursday, August 16, 2012

Pan-fried meat increases risk of prostate cancer, new study finds

ScienceDaily (Aug. 16, 2012) ? Research from the University of Southern California (USC) and Cancer Prevention Institute of California (CPIC) found that cooking red meats at high temperatures, especially pan-fried red meats, may increase the risk of advanced prostate cancer by as much as 40 percent.

Mariana Stern, associate professor of preventive medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, led analyses for the study, "Red meat and poultry, cooking practices, genetic susceptibility and risk of prostate cancer: Results from the California Collaborative Prostate Cancer Study." The study, which is available online in the journal Carcinogenesis, provides important new evidence on how red meat and its cooking practices may increase the risk for prostate cancer.

Previous studies have emphasized an association between diets high in red meat and risk of prostate cancer, but evidence is limited. Attention to cooking methods of red meat, however, shows the risk of prostate cancer may be a result of potent chemical carcinogens formed when meats are cooked at high temperatures.

Researchers examined pooled data from nearly 2,000 men who participated in the California Collaborative Prostate Cancer Study, a multiethnic, case-control study conducted in the San Francisco Bay Area by Esther John, CPIC senior research scientist, and in Los Angeles by Sue A. Ingles, associate professor of preventive medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Study participants completed a comprehensive questionnaire that evaluated amount and type of meat intake, including poultry and processed red meat. Information regarding cooking practices (e.g., pan-frying, oven-broiling and grilling) was obtained using color photographs that displayed the level of doneness. More than 1,000 of the men included in the study were diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer.

"We found that men who ate more than 1.5 servings of pan-fried red meat per week increased their risk of advanced prostate cancer by 30 percent," Stern said. "In addition, men who ate more than 2.5 servings of red meat cooked at high temperatures were 40 percent more likely to have advanced prostate cancer."

When considering specific types of red meats, hamburgers -- but not steak -- were linked to an increased risk of prostate cancer, especially among Hispanic men. "We speculate that these findings are a result of different levels of carcinogen accumulation found in hamburgers, given that they can attain higher internal and external temperatures faster than steak," Stern added.

Researchers also found that men with diets high in baked poultry had a lower risk of advanced prostate cancer, while consumption of pan-fried poultry was associated with increased risk. Stern noted that pan-frying, regardless of meat type, consistently led to an increased risk of prostate cancer. The same pattern was evident in Stern's previous research, which found that fish cooked at high temperatures, particularly pan-fried, increased the risk of prostate cancer.

The researchers do not know why pan-frying poses a higher risk for prostate cancer, but they suspect it is due to the formation of the DNA-damaging carcinogens -- heterocyclic amines (HCAs) -- during the cooking of red meat and poultry. HCAs are formed when sugars and amino acids are cooked at higher temperatures for longer periods of time. Other carcinogens, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are formed during the grilling or smoking of meat. When fat from the meat drips on an open flame, the rising smoke leaves deposits of PAHs on the meat. There is strong experimental evidence that HCAs and PAHs contribute to certain cancers, including prostate cancer.

"The observations from this study alone are not enough to make any health recommendations, but given the few modifiable risk factors known for prostate cancer, the understanding of dietary factors and cooking methods are of high public health relevance," said Stern.

Co-authors of the study include Amit Joshi who received his Ph.D. in molecular epidemiology from the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine; Chelsea Catsburg, Juan Pablo Lewinger and Sue Ingles of USC; and CPIC's Esther John and Jocelyn Koo. The study was supported in part by the Prostate Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society, and grant 5P30 ES07048 from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Cancer Institute.

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Sex and Intimacy: Movin' On Up! | York's RED Zone

Making the Transition from High School to University

Confused studentLet?s be honest: high school is a really awkward time for most people. Between going through the final stages of puberty, suffering through the dreaded ?talk? with your parents, and trying to figure out what to do with the rest of your life, this period is basically just a series of?weird? uncomfortable encounters. This can make it really difficult to explore your sexuality, to learn about dating, and to develop intimate relationships. This was certainly the case for me.

?Then I came to York, and EVERYTHING changed. Even though I was moving out a small school in a small town to one of the biggest universities in Canada, I felt much more confident with who I was and what I wanted. And this feeling was reflected in my peers. This made it a lot easier to enter into relationships and test the waters of sexuality. And, well, let?s just say I dove headfirst into that pool. Of course, I always made sure to have my water wings and pool noodle with me. (Hint: not actual pool toys?though one was made of latex and kept me safer, and the other was?well?never mind).

There were a few reasons for this change in atmosphere. One huge contributor to my Spongebob: Sex, yaynew found hobby was that I attended Frosh Week, during which I met some amazing people, many of whom I still see. The entire experience was so energetic and exciting that it was easy to make friends and meet potential partners. As well, everything was so sex-positive! We had seminars on dating and intimacy, presentations about safer sex, and the taboo that surrounded the topic in high school was totally eliminated! After a night of Dirty Bingo at Winters, it?s hard to feel awkward talking about sex.

Another huge factor was that I was living away from home and in residence. I no longer had a curfew, and I didn?t have to ask my parents if I could have ?friends? over for a ?sleepover.? This made it much easier to have partners over for the night; I can tell you that signing someone into your residence is much easier than sneaking them into your second-floor bedroom window. True story.

Colourful condomsAnother difference was the availability of condoms; they were everywhere! In high school, you had to make a trip to the nurse?s office and, through a deep crimson blush, mumble that you wanted condoms. Or, worse yet, you could head to a convenience store to pick some up, and stare at the floor as one of your classmates cashed you out. AWK-WARD! At York, however, it?s hard to turn a corner without condoms being there. In our Frosh kits, in our dons? rooms, at the front desk of the residence, and (shameless promotion) at Health Education! I could get as many as I wanted, when I wanted, without any awkward encounters. Hallelujah!

I guess the main message of this post is that things change during University, and the whole thing is set up as a perfect time to explore your sexuality and learn about dating, relationships, and intimacy. So be safe, be prepared, and have fun!

-Matt

Matt from Health Ed

Matt is a?Peer Health Educator?at York University, studying Kinesiology and Psychology. ?As the team lead of the?Mental Health and Stress Team, Matt enjoys talking to students and educating people on mental health and spreading the word on stress management, you can find him at?Wellness Wednesday?in Vari Hall throughout the year. ?He?s a pretty cool guy.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Make The Best Of Your Travels With These Tips

Do not take your medications out of their labeled bottles. You may find yourself in trouble at security if you do not have the correct medication in the correctly labeled bottles. There are strict laws concerning drug trafficking and pills out of the correct bottles may raise unwanted suspicion.

If you are preparing to travel and have questions about the hotel you are going to stay at, try calling late at night. The hotel is typically not busy around midnight, which means that you will receive the undivided attention of the employee. The worker is also more likely to give you advice about attractions and restaurants around the city.

Learn to take it easy. You do not have to follow a strict schedule when you are traveling. If you feel like you must schedule out your vacation, at least pen in a little "nothing" time, where you are free to follow up on anything that has interested you, or just lay by the pool with a drink.

If you choose to purchase travel insurance before going on a trip, you would do well to buy it from an independent source. Let's say you book a cruise and are offered travel insurance from the cruise company. Since you are essentially buying protection against the cruise line's own mistakes/accidents, it makes more sense to purchase your insurance from an outside source than to rely on the potential cause of your future claim as your insurance provider.

When eating at a restaurant where you are still unsure of the culture, pay attention to the habits of the other diners. Not only will copying them help you decide what to order, it could even prevent you from committing an embarrassing faux pas in front of the other diners.

If you are worried about traveling with a large carry-on bag, plan ahead. Airlines usually board in groups of five or ten rows, so pick a seat in row 11 or 21, not row 19. Also, as soon as the airline calls the seat block ahead of you, go get in line. This way you're waiting at the front instead of the back.

The more you plan, the cheaper the flight should be for you. Try and plan your trips ahead of time and budget how much money you want to spend on flights and hotel, as well as, how much you want to spend on leisure activities. Planning out your trip in advance, helps you to manage your money properly and ensures that you will have a better time.

No one wants rain on their vacation, but it is often inevitable. Be prepared by packing a small retractable umbrella that can be easily carried when the day starts off gloomy. Having your own umbrella will save you time in searching shops for one and will save you money as well.

A great travel tip is to book your hotel room on the first floor if the hotel you're staying at charges for wi-fi. Generally, on the first floor you might pick up different signals you can connect to. If you're on a higher floor you aren't likely to pick up any signals.

Virtually everyone has to take a trip sooner or later. When you learn a little bit ahead of time, you can make your next travel experience more economical, less stressful and generally more enjoyable. The tips presented above can help you achieve those benefits and learn how to be a savvy traveler.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Rebel video claims to show captured Syrian pilot

BEIRUT (AP) ? Syrian rebels circulated dramatic video Monday of what they claimed was the downing of a warplane and armed men later holding the captured pilot who ejected as the MiG fighter was engulfed by flames. Syria acknowledged a pilot bailed out of a disabled plane but blamed the crash on a technical malfunction.

The authenticity of the images or the claims could not be independently verified. If the rebels did bring down their first aircraft, that could signal a significant jump in their firepower and give opposition forces their most high-profile military captive.

But wider questions remain even if the rebel reports are confirmed, including whether this could be just a one-time blow against expanding air offensives by the forces of Bashar Assad's regime. Just days ago, protesters across Syria pleaded for the rebels' main backers ? including Turkey and Gulf states ? to send anti-aircraft weapons for outgunned fighters.

Assad's military has significantly stepped up aerial attacks in recent weeks. Strafing from warplanes and close-range missile strikes from helicopter gunships have pushed back rebels in key fronts such as Aleppo, the country's largest city and the scene of fierce attacks to dislodge rebel positions.

As the sun was setting on Monday, an Associated Press reporter saw two fighter jets over the village of Marea, 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of Aleppo.

Terrified residents collected on street corners and near the doors to their houses to watch and point as the jets dived low, dropping bombs that sent up clouds of smoke and firing machine guns that crackled over the village.

On one crowded market street, a handful of rebels with rifles ran toward the site of the bombings.

"What are you going to do, bring down a jet with a rifle?" a man screamed.

After the jets left, young men on motorcycles rushed to the bombing site on the edge of the village to find two craters the size of cars in a dirt field next to a swimming pool.

A man working at the privately owned pool said only three people were there at the time and that none was injured. He didn't give his name and tried to chase away journalists and residents seeking to film the pool.

It is unclear why the area was targeted. Residents said there was no rebel base nearby.

"In the summer, it's hot so the guys gather here to swim," said Abdullah Najjar, 21, adding that some of them could have been rebels.

"This is the only place we have in town to come for entertainment."

Nationwide, the relentless bloodshed ? including alleged massacres by pro-regime mobs and retaliation killings by rebels ? has already claimed more than 20,000 lives, activists say, and will be further examined in a report expected Wednesday by the U.N. Human Rights Council's independent commission probing abuses in Syria.

In another crack in Assad's diplomatic corps, a Syrian diplomat who worked with the U.N. rights council in Geneva said he left his post to join the opposition. A spokesman for the council, Rolando Gomez, identified the Syrian as Danny al-Baaj and described him as a junior member of his country's U.N. mission. Syria is not a member of the 47-nation council, but al-Baaj worked with it as part of his duties.

The claims of bringing down the warplane and capturing the pilot, meanwhile, are likely to become a key propaganda tool to rally rebel fighters.

Activists released a video which they say showed a government Soviet-made MiG warplane catching fire after it was hit by ground fire over Deir el-Zour province, an area near the Iraqi border where the opposition has strongholds. Hours later, another video shown on the pan-Arab network Al-Arabiya purported to show the captured pilot surrounded by armed rebels. "Introduce yourself," says another speaker with his back to the camera.

The alleged captive identified himself as Col. Rafik Mohammed Suleiman and says he was on a mission to attack a rebel-held area.

"What do you tell the officers of the Assad army?" the speaker asks the man, whose beard and hair are flecked with gray. The man who identified himself as the pilot urges them to defect.

The speaker ? whose face remained hidden ? said the hostage will be treated according to tenets of Islam and the Geneva Convention. The later reference could be an indirect reply to recent international outrage over videos posted on the Internet claiming to show summary executions and torture by rebels, including bloodied prisoners being gunned down against a wall as people cried: "Free Syrian Army Forever!"

Syria's state-run SANA news agency said the pilot ejected from a warplane after a technical failure during a "training mission." It added that a search was under way to find the pilot.

The Britain-based activist group Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the plane was hit as it was conducting air raids on the town of Muhassan, which is close to a military airfield. The group quoted activists in the area as saying the plane was hit with fire from a heavy machine gun used by rebels in the area.

Syria has such anti-aircraft weapons in its arsenal and it's possible that some could have fallen into rebel hands. In June, Syria said it used anti-aircraft machine gun fire to bring down a Turkish F-4 Phantom fighter jet it claimed crossed into Syrian aircraft. Turkey said the plane was in international flight zones.

Theodore Karasik, a regional security expert at the Dubai-based Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis, said the rebel claim ? if true ? would suggest a stepped-up flow of outside military assistance. Older anti-aircraft weapons, possibly looted from Syrian arsenals such as variations on the Soviet-era SA-7, are considered overmatched by later model MiGs in the Syrian air force.

"If this is true, the conjecture would be that covert aid to the rebels is expanding with higher-grade anti-aircraft capabilities," Karasik said.

Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar have pledged to help supply the Syrian rebels, but the extent of the aid is unclear. Rebel commanders have consistently complained about lack of ammunition, including during recent battles in Aleppo. Last week, anti-regime protesters across Syria staged rallies calling for greater anti-aircraft firepower.

The possibility of a high-ranking military captive also could raise pressure on Assad's regime after a series of abductions, including 48 Iranians taken earlier this month and 11 Lebanese Shiites seized in May.

Rebels claim the Iranians include members of Tehran's Revolutionary Guard and were on a "reconnaissance mission" in Damascus. Iran insists the men were on a religious pilgrimage. The Lebanese are apparently held to try to pressure the government in Beirut to show greater support for the rebels ? which is unlikely because of the strong influence of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which backs Assad.

On Sunday, the head of Syria's main opposition group in exile renewed a plea for international powers to impose a no-fly zone in border areas to protect civilians who are coming under increasingly intense attacks by regime warplanes and helicopters.

The site of the plane incident ? the eastern, oil-rich region of Deir el-Zour ? has been the site of heavy clashes between government troops and rebels over the past week. Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab, who defected to Jordan earlier this month, comes from the area.

Besides the rising death tolls in clashes ? more than 50 on Monday according to the activist Observatory group ? at least three Syria-based journalists have been killed in recent days. Al-Ikhbariya TV also said two other journalists and their driver are being held by rebels near the capital Damascus.

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Motorola to lay off employees, close offices and focus on fewer handsets

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The Google-owned Motorola Mobility will undergo a major restructuring in the months ahead, according to reports from ?The New York Times?. The paper reports that the Motorola mobile device business, acquired by Google in May, will lay off some 20 percent of its workforce -- including 40 percent of its vice presidents -- and close up shop at one third of its offices. The loss-making manufacturer will also refocus its efforts n creating fewer handsets in general, and fewer low-end devices specifically. As such, Moto told the paper it planned to buy half as many components as a result.

The NYT? reports that around one third of the 4,000 of the job losses will be in the U.S., while the company will leave unspecified "unprofitable" markets. Similarly, Moto will cut back its presence in India and Asia, and base its research and development efforts in Chicago, IL, Sunnyvale, CA and Beijing, China.

Compared to 2011, the past eight months have been relatively quiet at Motorola, as the company transitions to being a fully-owned Google subsidiary. We certainly welcome the idea of more hero devices and less low-end stuff. However, the mobile device business remains fiercely competitive, and the strategy won't guarantee to lift Moto out of its current slump. Taiwanese phone maker HTC has embarked upon a similar plan this year, with limited success thus far.

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Monday, August 13, 2012

'Life of Pi' to open New York Film Festival

NEW YORK (AP) ? Ang Lee's "Life of Pi" will open the 50th annual New York Film Festival.

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced Monday that Lee's adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Yann Martel will premiere at the festival on Sept. 28.

Lee, whose "The Ice Storm" opened the festival in 1997, is only the fourth filmmaker to twice take the opening night slot. Robert Altman, Pedro Almodovar and Francois Truffaut also share in the distinction.

The 3-D film, a fantasy about a boy marooned on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger, is due in theaters Nov. 21.

The New York Film Festival runs Sept. 28 to Oct. 14. The Film Society earlier announced that Robert Zemeckis' "Flight" will close the festival. The full slate will be announced later.

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From all-inclusive health and wellness activity retreats in exotic locations, to ski, yoga, spa, trekking and cycling breaks in Europe, experience some of the best holidays around the world. Paul Joseph from Health and Fitness Travel looks at 7 destinations around the world which would be perfect for a Health and Fitness getaway.

ST VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

The Body-changing Boot Camp: Weight loss and fitness

Buccament Bay, on the stunning island of St Vincent and the Grenadines offers a mix of high intensity physical training, nutritionally balanced food and personal health coaching. And all this to a backdrop of unspoilt waterfalls and mountain views.

Over the week coaching is offered by a professional trainer with challenging exercises. You may start off the day with beach boxing and end the day with yoga. There are choices of circuit training, obstacle courses, swimming, team games and many other fun activities. Once your body is at the point of exhaustion, it will be nourished with balanced meals made from fresh and natural produce. The nutritionist creates a healthy diet designed to help lose weight and build muscle. Later head for the spa for a full body massage to soothe tired limbs.

EL ABIR BEACH, SPAIN

Detox on a macrobiotic diet

The world?s leading medical spa in Spain, SHA Wellness Clinic, located near the El Albir beach, with stunning views of the sea and lush vegetation, this Spanish retreat is modern and exquisite. The concept of macrobiotic is an ancient diet rooted back in the era of Hippocrates who believed in living a long and healthy life by eating a simple balanced diet. The concept was known by a select few but recently the notion was taken up by the Japanese. Today, macrobiotic is about cutting out meat and eating whole foods, such as grains, vegetables and fruit. In some cases the diet may be completely vegetarian or even vegan, but in most cases fish is eaten. Most importantly, the food needs to be balanced and chewed slowly for better digestion.

There are various choices, from detox, stress relief, to weight loss and sleep well holidays. All include the macrobiotic concept. Each includes a general medical check-up, nutritional consultation and a clinical analysis. There is also a weekly exercise and activity schedule from hiking to yoga, health lectures, cooking classes and therapies, conducted in a beautifully calm and peaceful surrounding.

MONCHIQUE, ALGARVE, PORTUGAL

The Essential Weight-loss Week

Secluded in the serene mountains of Monchique sits Longevity wellness retreat. You will start off with a personalised programme designed to target weight loss and identifying areas of physical, emotional and mental imbalances. Many people don?t take into account how one?s attitude and emotional well-being will affect their weight loss success. Not to mention that excess weight can cause tiredness, depression, health problems and emotional eating patterns. Getting these imbalances on track will make the weight-loss process much easier and more enjoyable.

The Longevity programme helps remove excess fat, while relaxing and energising. The personal trainer will set up sessions that will target areas of your concern while helping with your overall endurance and physical appearance. With various activities such as hiking, Pilates, yoga and Power Plates you?ll be challenged through these different fitness activities. A nutritional consultation will be given in order to get the right diet in order and will set up an eating plan for the length of your stay. Other therapies include body brushing, detox ocean baths, body sculpting and massages.

PAPHOS, CYPRUS

The Tennis Academy Week

Get energised by playing a sport you enjoy such as tennis. Situated on the beautiful hills of Cyprus, overlooking the vibrant blue sea is the Aphrodite Hills Tennis Academy, one of the world?s most popular tennis getaways. With nine state-of -the-art tennis courts overlooking the sea, rejuvenate whilst learning and improving your tennis skills.
Solos, couples or families and players of all levels are catered for.
There are also group classes such as yoga, Zumba and kickboxing, and a spa.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

The Stress-busting Week: Mind and body balance

Stress can be a major component in your life because of work, family and social demands. It can be hard to find time to do the things you enjoy and the things you find relaxing. This is why it?s important to take some time away to clear the head and to de-stress. The Chateau Organic Spa & Wellness Resort, hidden in the lush tropical rainforests of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is the first organic wellness retreat in the world. The Chateau stress relief programme will relieve tension, help regain inner balance and re-energise the body and mind. A nutritional and physical consultation is carried out to evaluate your current physical shape and level of well-being, including stress management counselling to help pin-point certain stress triggers. Your day may start with a horseback ride through the rainforest and end with a luxurious therapy such as reflexology, detox facials and lavender sugar glows. Or go jungle trekking, mountain biking, organic farming or play tennis or golf.

KOH SAMUI, THAILAND

The Holistic Boot Camp: Get fit

This is about losing weight where the needs of the psychological, physical and social are met. The balance can be found at Absolute Sanctuary Fitness, where they specialise in improving fitness levels and the clarity of your mind through tailor-made programmes. It is located in Thailand on the beautiful island of Koh Samui.

The week begins with a personalised programme based on fitness goals and a fitness assessment. Various fitness sessions will be set up indoors and outdoors, to include weight training, beach boot camp, cardiovascular workouts, Pilates and Muay Thai kick boxing lessons. These classes can be intense and will push you to your limit. The resistance and cardio training will be balanced with daily yoga classes, including Yin yoga, Ashtanga and Hot flow yoga. The day can end with back, neck and shoulder massages or a Thai massage with a herbal heat compress, in order to work out tired muscles. At the week?s end, the mind should be relaxed and the body conditioned.

ST LUCIA

The Healthy Ageing week

The best way to approach ageing is by enjoying the journey and doing so healthily. On the crescent beach of St. Lucia lies The BodyHoliday retreat where the award-winning wellness centre will take care of your skin and health.

This island paradise is packed with wellness treatments and activities, aiming at four areas of health: exercise, balanced diet, restorative beauty and relaxation. The wellness centre has designed personal programmes that focus on the needs of each individual, from skin and body toning, to stress relief, weight loss and healthy ageing. Treatments include CACI (Computer Aided Cosmetology Instrument), non-surgical lifts to tone your face and give you a more youthful complexion. Thalgo facials, nutritional consultations, health assessments and personal training will keep you looking and feeling young.

With the mind and body relaxed, stress will melt away and help fight the ageing process. The better you feel inside, the more radiant you?ll appear on the outside. If you want to feel young and uplifted, then activities such as windsurfing or kayaking may be the adventure you need. Enjoy fitness classes such as spinning, Zumba, beach boxing or The Body Tone. Holistic classes include yoga, Pilates, meditation, Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
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