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Moving beyond the “Health Halo” of Alcohol: What Will it Take to Achieve Population Awareness of the Cancer Risks of Alcohol? Jennifer L. Hay, Marc T. Kiviniemi, Heather Orom, Erika A. Waters
Background: We discuss the implications of Seidenberg and colleagues’ report confirming low levels of accurate awareness of the cancer harms associated with alcohol use, including wine, beer, and liquor consumption. The authors propose that academic and lay messaging describing consumption of wine and other forms of alcohol as reducing heart disease risk has created generalized beliefs about the health benefits of drinking alcohol. This “health halo” surrounding alcohol consumption leads the public to overgeneralize alcohol health benefits to other diseases, including cancer.
Self-Reported Physical Activity and Perception of Athleticism in American Equestrian Athletes Michaela M Keener, Kimberly I Tumlin, Deirdre Dlugonski
Background: Over 75% of American adults are not meeting aerobic and muscular physical activity recommendations, with the majority being females. Equestrian activities are a potential avenue to increase physical activity, especially in females who account for approximately 90% of sport participants. This study describes perceptions of equestrian activities and establishes the patterns of self-reported equestrian, barn work, and nonequestrian physical activity engagement to understand participation in activities that may sustain physical activity across the lifespan.
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