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Having allergy problems lately? Asthma and other breathing issues are becoming more common than ever before. Many things can trigger asthma including smoke, pollution or animals.
Health.com has provided other shocking ways to cause lung problems:
* Fireworks (sulfur dioxide is released)
* Airbags (aerosol compounds are thrusted out when airbag bursts)
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If you are located in the southwest, gulf coast region of our country, then you are probably speaking with a lawyer about a potential lawsuit, concerning the health effects the Deepwater Horizon oil spill may cause.
Several concerns are raising about fisherman, workers, shrimpers and oyster-man who are going to be taking part in the clean-up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. Many are asking what are the health risks for humans when it comes to an oil spill?
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Have you ever bent a rule? Almost everyone has… and what good are rules unless they can be bent slightly?
WebMD.com has provided a list of health rules that can be bent:
* 5 second rule… the food is fine!
* Your friend has a cold – don’t go hiding
* Catch your zzzz’s – everyone needs a different amount of sleep
* Don’t number your fruits and veggies – there is no magical number just eat a lot of them
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According to Reuters, a new study suggests that babies whose diets consist of only their mother’s milk for the first four months of their lives have a lowered risk of developing asthma later on. When mothers breastfeed, they transfer “good” bacteria, antibodies and proteins through the milk that can prevent infection.
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What is causing that cough? You’ve been coughing for weeks and can’t figure out what it could be. You may wonder if it’s a cold or something more serious. We’re here to help you figure that out.
Health.com has done their research to find some answers:
* Asthma/Allergies- asthma is a chronic lung disease where the airways can become inflamed, and swell up so breathing is difficult. Allergic reactions can trigger an asthma attack
* COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)- happens when airways/air sacs are inflamed, or damaged by the production of excess mucus…mostly caused by smoking…most common after age 45
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First of all, if you haven’t already, do not pick up a cigarette. Don’t let this addicting, fatal habit consume your life. For those of you who are struggling to quit know how hard it is to kick this habit. Nicotine is powerfully addictive and close to impossible to quit cold turkey. There are several ways to help quit smoking; gum, psycho-analysis, drugs, etc.
Health.com has provided some ‘outside the box’ ways to shut the door on this morbid addiction:
1. Detach emotionally- physically bury your pack of cigarettes
2. Challenge yourself- if someone bet you couldn’t stop, wouldn’t that give you the extra push to quit?
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Recently a study was published in the journal of Pediatrics which surveyed close to 2,000 tweens and teenage girls about Camel’s new cigarette ads for their new product No. 9. The teens seemed to be drawn to this pink and frilly ad that was surrounded by lip balm, cell-phone jewelry and purse ads.
MomLogic.com reported that tobacco companies will defend that the product was intended for adults but we all know how tricky marketing companies can be.
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Everyone knows how bad smoking is for your insides but does everyone know how ugly smoking can make your outsides?
Health.com has provided ways that smoking un-beautifies yourself:
* Baggy Eyes…4 times more likely to feel sleepy and it shows
* Psoriasis- 60% higher chance
* Kiss a dazzling smile goodbye! Nicotine stains teeth
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According to a recent study, the chance of surviving the advanced stage of lung cancer is a little better than it was 2 decades ago. WebMD reports that “researchers say one-year survival of people with stage IV non-small-cell lung cancer has improved from 13% in 1990-1993 to 19% in 2002-2005.”
The increase is small, so researchers say there is little reason to celebrate. However, there is hope that soon there will be a more significant improvement due to the intense effort and research that is being done on lung cancer.
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