Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Staying Safe While Mountain Biking


Virginia-based entrepreneur Ralph Beck oversees the development of land, homes, and apartments as the proprietor of B-Boyzllc. In his free time, Ralph Beck enjoys a wide range of outdoor activities in Virginia, including extreme mountain biking.

As with most sports, mountain biking can be dangerous when the proper precautions are ignored. Most riders already know that they should wear helmets, but staying safe while mountain biking also requires a basic understanding of the equipment. Make sure you research how different clothing and gear protect you and choose the right options for each ride.

You can also improve your safety by being aware of your own fitness. In certain scenarios, it is good to push your body. Doing so promotes muscle growth and increased stamina. 

However, if you are feeling weak or too tired, take a break to recuperate. Make sure you have plenty of water and snacks to keep up your energy during a ride. 

Stay aware of your surroundings and where you are going. Always tell someone your plans if you are mountain biking alone. Tell which trails you'll be taking and the time you expect to return.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

St. Jude Doctor Shows Link between Radiation Therapy and Second Cancer







Long Beach College alumnus Ralph Beck is a businessman currently based in Virginia. He is the owner of B-Boyz Llc, a real estate company in Forest, Virginia, which has developed notable residential projects such as Serenity Creek Run and Water View Estates. Apart from his business, Ralph Beck is also an active supporter of charitable causes and has donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a not-for-profit medical institution focused on finding cures and advancing preventive measures for catastrophic pediatric diseases. With a strong emphasis on research, the hospital has consistently been in the vanguard of medical breakthroughs in pediatric medicine.

One of the most recent research studies to come out of the hospital's academic division is a childhood cancer survivor study spearheaded by Dr. Greg Armstrong, of the hospital's epidemiology and cancer control department. The study reveals a positive correlation between a reduction in radiation therapy for cancer and the decline of second cancers. The study validates the observed trend between the 1970s and the 1990s when a significant drop in the use of radiation therapy resulted in reduced chances of developing second malignancies.

The study involved over 26,000 five-year survivors who were treated in 27 medical institutions in the US and Canada. The research initiative received funding from the National Cancer Institute.