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21st September 2009
Asthma is very common among children, teens and adults. It is a disease that causes the airways of the lungs to tighten.
An asthma attack is when your lungs aren’t getting enough air to breathe. Your child might be having an asthma attack if he or sh... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Aging is a complex process that involves many areas of your body. It's unlikely that any one product or pill could cure all of the ailments of aging. However, there are things you can do that not only will help you age more slowly but will improve your qu... Read >
Author: wbdoyle03rd September 2009
Smoking triggers the urge to smoke more leading to addiction. It is our own actions and psychologies that make us reach for another cigarette in our pocket. If you are angry and frustrated you tend to smoke more, as you feel relaxed. On the contrary some ... Read >
Author: Rapidmile03rd September 2009
Smoking triggers the urge to smoke more leading to addiction. It is our own actions and psychologies that make us reach for another cigarette in our pocket. If you are angry and frustrated you tend to smoke more, as you feel relaxed. On the contrary some ... Read >
Author: Rapidmile26th August 2009
We have all heard about the dangers of inhaling second hand smoke. Many people wonder if the dangers of inhaling cigar smoke are just as dangerous, or more. Unfortunately, it appears that being exposed to secondhand smoke from a lit cigar can be just as... Read >
Author: Dennis Lambert25th August 2009
if you're a non-smoker, it is straightforward to turn your head up at smokers. Many non-smokers ask why it's so hard for smokers to give up. It is simple to look down on smokers as you don't agree with their decision to light-up, but that doesn't mean ... Read >
Author: Nelson Hansen21st August 2009
The prevalence of the use of aerosol machines (also known as nebulizers) has increased significantly in the last decade. This is due, at least in part, to the rising occurrence of lung diseases and disorders, particularly asthma, and specifically, childh... Read >
Author: Jenny Schweyer13th August 2009
Most of us know how to live a healthy life. You may have your own definition of a healthy life. Here's our definition:
(1) Exercise at least a half hour every day
(2) Get a good night's sleep
(3) Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
(4) Drink on... Read >
Author: Tom Aaron13th August 2009
Smoking, a very dangerous addiction
We all know that cancer is a major cause of illness… and smoking is a sure-fire way to fuel this debilitating disease in your lungs.
But did you realise that smoking actually affects every part of your body, fr... Read >
Author: Georgina Hoehmann10th August 2009
Acute bronchitis occurs when an irritant or infection causes inflammation and swelling of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which narrow the air passages. When the cells lining the airways are irritated beyond a certain point, the tiny cilia (hairlike pr... Read >
Author: john daniel29th July 2009
If you stopped smoking today, you will increase your chances for a longer and richer life. And we’re not just talking about the money in your pocket, since the cost of a pack of cigarettes has never been higher. Smoking decreases your productivity and s... Read >
Author: calvert25th July 2009
What will lead you to finally make the decision to stop smoking? Will it be the financial cost (the Federal tax is now $1.01 per pack, not to mention your State tax)? Or will it be the stigma of your being a smoker (All smokers must stand 20 feet from thi... Read >
Author: wallace09th July 2009
Everyone knows that cigarette smoking is bad for those around you and even worse for your own health. That's one of the reasons why smoking is banned in Utah bars and restaurants, besides it's costly and disgusting, and can kill you and those you care the... Read >
Author: Jake Shannon26th June 2009
Though smoking may cause various side effects, still people smoke. However, thanks to the wonders of technology today that even one of the most addicting hobbies of people of all time now has a safer alternative. This is the electronic cigarette invented ... Read >
Author: Gagan Deep15th June 2009
Ielectroniccigarette would like to present the ICIG-R electronic cigar. Now you can smoke cigars in any establishment you want; on a plane, at a bar, around babies or in your car without exposing the family you love to secondhand smoke. The ICIG-R electr... Read >
Author: RodGray01st June 2009
Quitting Smoking / Smoking Cessation Center: Find in-depth information to help you stop smoking. Here you'll find in-depth information successful smoking cessation techniques, nicotine patches, and other products to stop smoking for good. WebMD Home Smoki... Read >
Author: Joe M Bedard28th April 2009
Educating yourself about the general facts on lung cancer is essential to help prevent acquiring the disease. As the number one cause of death among men in America and one of the major causes of death cases throughout the world, health experts are further... Read >
Author: Michael Lee28th April 2009
1. Take initiative to lessen your exposure to irritants and toxins. Stop smoking and avoid breathing secondhand smoke. Stay inside your house when the presence of air pollution is very high. Wear face masks to keep you protected from harmful chemicals a... Read >
Author: July Somma22nd April 2009
7 Essential Tips On Bronchitis and Treatment For Bronchitis
When searching for bronchitis and treatment for bronchitis information online, I happened to find some tips - 7 of them, in fact.
I hope that you find them useful...as it's taken our resear... Read >
Author: Coran Levison02nd April 2009
The problem with migraine prevention is that there isn’t just one cause for the headaches. There are very many triggers for migraines, in fact, and trying to avoid them all would be an exercise in hermitry. Who wants to spend the rest of their life livi... Read >
Author: suegold10th February 2009
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The University of Washington-Seattle recently analyzed the results of years of lung cancer patients and found that African Americans are at an increased risk of fatalities compared to their Caucasian peers.
The study ... Read >
Author: LegalView08th January 2009
When a person inhales smoke that comes out from the burning of tobacco is known as side stream smoke. On the other hand, when a person inhales smoke while a person is smoking is called the mainstream smoke. Both these types of smoking are called Secondhan... Read >
Author: suegold19th December 2008
Lung cancer is a form that is quite difficult to treat. Simply put lung cancer is the cancer affecting the lung tissues making it difficult for exchange of gases in the respiratory system. It is very elusive and hence difficult to diagnose. The symptoms a... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft01st December 2008
Through the use of cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco, nicotine is one of the most heavily used addictive drugs in the United States. In 2004, 29.2 percent of the U.S. population 12 and older-70.3 million people-used tobacco at least once in the mont... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith22nd November 2008
So you�re pregnant � and over the moon - as you contemplate a new life with a bouncing baby daughter or son!
But there�s just one thing that�s been troubling you, nagging you, playing on your mind� You�re a smoker! And you�re worried abou... Read >
Author: New Insights27th October 2008
For decades doctors have viewed heart disease in terms of plaque build up and clogged arteries. Cholesterol and triglycerides were the villains. The theory was that years of poor diet fatty deposits or plaques would start to build up with in the arteries.... Read >
Author: Herbal Remedies30th September 2008
There are a several endanger factors that are connected to lung tumor. The most reliable known causes are as follow:
Cigarette Smoking Cigarette smoking is maybe the most densely connected link to develop lung menace. A persona who smokes two packs or... Read >
Author: Jon Simms11th September 2008
Secondhand smoke is a combination of the smoke fashioned from a burning cigarette and the smoke exhaled by the smoker. Second-hand smoke is also known as passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). Mostly the time trice-hand smoke is worn as oppos... Read >
Author: Jon Simms08th September 2008
A little alcohol won't do you any harm, and in some circumstances it can actually be good for you in moderation but the consumption of excessive amounts of alcohol will do very little for maintaining a youthful appearance.
Even those who are young, stu... Read >
Author: Carson Danfield05th September 2008
I remember as a kid when my Great Aunt Grace would put some Epsom Salts in a dish pan, add really warm water and soak her feet because they hurt.
So, to me, that's what Epsom Salts was all about - a remedy for painful joints in old folks. Little did I ... Read >
Author: Dee Braun25th June 2008
There are many different ways to treat sleep apnea ranging from medicines, facial masks, and dental treatments. But before you can treat it, you must understand what sleep apnea is. The simple definition of sleep apnea is the disruption of breathing whi... Read >
Author: Thomas Hedge05th June 2008
Try to steer clear of anyone who smokes or who has a cold. Virus particles can travel up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) through the air when someone with a cold coughs or sneezes, and even secondhand smoke can make your child more likely to get sick.
A tables... Read >
Author: peterhutch30th May 2008
Most people know that smoking is dangerous, yet despite knowing about the damaging effects of smoking on their own health, many smokers cannot seem to quit. They rationalize their habit by assuming they are only affecting themselves if they smoke. In real... Read >
Author: Alan B. Densky09th April 2008
A migraine can be disabling — with symptoms so severe, all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet place to lie down. Up to 17 percent of women and 6 percent of men have experienced a migraine.
More than 29.5 million Americans suffer from migrai... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown02nd April 2008
Secondhand smoke or passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) is a combination of the smoke produced from burning cigarettes and the smoke exhaled by the smoker, from which over 4,000 different chemicals have been identified & around 50 of these ... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes02nd April 2008
Secondhand smoke is a combination of the smoke produced from a burning cigarette and the smoke exhaled by the smoker. Second-hand smoke is also known as passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). Mostly the term second-hand smoke is used as oppos... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes02nd April 2008
Smoking is bad for your health. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body. Smoking is a practice where a substance, most commonly tobacco, is burned and the smoke tasted or inhaled. Smoking not only harms your health but it hurts the health of those ar... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th February 2008
Coughs are one of the almost regular symptoms of childhood sickness. Cough, too known as tussis. A coughing is a reflex activity to exonerate your airways of mucus, phlegm, and irritants, such as debris, fume or an international system. A coughing can be ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen07th February 2008
Some infections can increase your Chance of miscarriage, but most common infections, such as influenza and the common cold, do not. Chicken pox (varicella) and rubella are potential problems if contracted around conception or during pregnancy. If you are ... Read >
Author: David Jones22nd January 2008
A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Birth defects are defined as abnormalities of structure, work or body metabolism that are present at birth. These abnormalities lead to mental or physical disabiliti... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd October 2007
Bronchitis include a cough that produces mucus (sometimes called sputum), trouble breathing and a feeling of tightness in your chest. Acute bronchitis is most often caused by one of a number of viruses that can infect the respiratory tract and attack the ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
It is a weekend and you are taking your family to granny’s house. You turn the AC on and close the windows to add a dash of comfort while traveling. But you have one problem: you are a smoker and you want a stick or two while driving.
If that situa... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle01st July 2007
Health conscious people often frown at the sight of smokers. This is because we have this notion that those puffing cigarettes many times each day are prone to getting cancer of the lungs. But did you know that lung cancer is not to be totally blamed on s... Read >
Author: Philip Nicosia16th June 2007
Whether you are a smoker or not, dealing with stress can be difficult for some. For those that do smoke and whom are quitting smoking the psychological and physical withdrawals can magnify stressful situations making them increasingly difficult to manage... Read >
Author: Jason Lee06th May 2007
How to prevent a heart attack
Heart is the most important part of human body;it is the hardest working organ and we can call it a living pump. Its defeat is,in most of the cases,equivalent to death.
Ischemic Heart Disease is a disease characterized by r... Read >
Author: Keysha26th April 2007
Perhaps you’ve just found out you have emphysema(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Emphysema.html). Of course, you know you have to quit smoking, today. But perhaps you don’t know much else about emphysema treatment. And what about zinc?
The most imp... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team11th April 2007
This article may help you decide what actions to take to help reduce the level of indoor air pollution in your home. There could be some risks you want to avoid but you aren't even aware of them yet. Since most of us spend 90% of our time indoors, air-qua... Read >
Author: Kitty Craig04th April 2007
Cats can live longer than many people think... 18 to 20 years is common.
Here's how to keep your cat purring into advanced old age.
Steps:
1. Take your cat to the veterinarian at least once a year for a complete physical exam, and follow your ve... Read >
Author: Mike Ray27th February 2007
Smokers often complain that they are made to feel uncomfortable smoking around non-smokers. There are in fact many good reasons why non-smokers feel uncomfortable when they are in the company of somebody smoking and it isn’t just the bad smell.
The i... Read >
Author: Nigel H19th February 2007
A new study found that secondhand smokers develop higher signs and symptoms of heart disease, attacks and strokes, adding to the link between "passive smoke" and heart disease. This study was published in Journal of the American Heart Association and calc... Read >
Author: Abdulmajeed Alkatheeri06th February 2007
The world is filled with folks who think that the power of your will is enough to make you stop smoking. Of course, this deep-thinking attitude comprising so much wisdom can only come from non-smokers. But for smokers, who have tired to quit smoking so ma... Read >
Author: Ken Wilson31st January 2007
Bronchitis is an inflammation or infection of the lung’s airways, or bronchial tubes sometimes called the bronchi. Bronchitis, can be classified based on length of time someone has symptoms as either acute or chronic. Chronic bronchitis is longer term ... Read >
Author: Abigail Franks26th January 2007
Perhaps you believe that your smoking habit is just YOUR problem. Did you ever stop to analyze why non-smokers are so outspoken about smoking in public? The secondhand smoke issue is highly charged and still debated. But there's more to the issue of how ... Read >
Author: awafox2006@gmail.com18th November 2006
More than four hundred and forty thousand people die in the United States each year from smoking. Smoking is directly responsible for causing lung cancer, heart disease, strokes, and pregnancy complications, not to mention contributing to overall poorer... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth17th November 2006
The bad news is that smoking increases your risk of developing lung cancer. And I can tell you that 90% of lung cancer deaths in men and 80% of lung cancer deaths in women are linked with smoking. And lung cancer is not the only cancer related to smoking... Read >
Author: Ben ORourke15th November 2006
It is said that more than 400,000 deaths in the U.S. each year are from smoking-related illnesses
eyes - smokers are likely to get wrinkles on their eyes
lips - exccessive Smoking lead to lip cancer
mouth - According to the CDC, over 25,000 to 30,... Read >
Author: Balaji Sampath26th July 2006
If you don't want to stop smoking for your own health, you might have an incentive to stop smoking if you learn just how your smoking affects those around your smoke such as your family and other loved ones. What's really worse about second hand smoke tha... Read >
Author: Steve Medina22nd June 2006
Do you enjoy the outdoors? Do you love pets? What if you had to choose between these things and your ability to breathe?
Unfortunately, for many asthma sufferers, that choice is one they make every day. Asthma affects millions of Americans, many of the... Read >
Author: Eddy Kong 12th May 2006
The turn of the Millenium has brought about a small change in the conscience of mankind as a whole. We're finally starting to focus more on the true value of life and it's real meaning. We're slowly losing our taste for corrupt governments, terrorism, war... Read >
Author: Niall Roche10th May 2006
Asthma is very common among children, teens and adults. It is a disease that causes the airways of the lungs to tighten.
An asthma attack is when your lungs aren't getting enough air to breathe. Your child might be having an asthma attack if he or she ... Read >
Author: Pat Reed21st March 2006
There are no two pregnancies that are alike so, while it is difficult to say exactly how each will progress, there are certain factors that are common among all women going through pregnancy. Quite often, early symptoms of pregnancy will appear and promp... Read >
Author: Aurel Radulescu23rd February 2006
Learning how to insulate a basement properly not only saves money on energy bills, but also provides a welcome degree of comfort in that area of your home. But learning how to insulate a basement safely leaves some of us in the dark. Here are some tips on... Read >
Author: Lynne Doxley19th February 2006
There are a various risk factors that are linked to lung cancer. The most common known causes are as follows:
Cigarette Smoking
Cigarette smoking is probably the most closely related link to developing lung cancer. A person who smokes two packs or m... Read >
Author: David Chandler26th January 2006
The incidence of asthma has more than doubled - from 3% to 7.5% since 1980. Believe it or not, nearly 25 million people in the United States are asthma sufferers. And while there's no shortage of theories about why asthma is becoming a major health concer... Read >
Author: David Silva
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