By Elizabeth Renter
Tag: smoking
What Big Pharma is Afraid Diabetes Patients Will Find Out
Did you know that up to 90% of diabetes sufferers can treat the issue themselves through lifestyle choices? Big pharma does NOT want you to know this.
Photographic Proof that Smoking Causes Premature Aging
We’ve long been told that smoking causes premature aging, but a new study involving twins offers photographic evidence that the habit makes you look older.
NYC to Raise Age to Buy Tobacco from 18 to 21
The New York City Council recently voted to raise the age at which people can legally buy tobacco products from 18 to 21 in hopes of curbing addiction.
Smoking and Drinking Together Accelerates Mental Decline by 36%
Researchers from University College London found that those who combine heavy drinking with tobacco smoking suffer serious consequences. Combining the two indulgent and unhealthy behaviors was associated with 36% faster decline in brain function. As the amount of alcohol increases, this rate only accelerates further.
5 Natural Treatments and Solutions for COPD Relief
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is the third leading cause of death in American. According to the World Health Organization, it shares fourth and fifth places (with HIV-AIDS) as the cause of death worldwide. The disease is marked by significant lung damage, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, and a significant amount of mucous, and is primarily caused by smoking.
97% of Americans Have Unhealthy Hearts – Here are 7 Solutions
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, 97% of Americans have poor heart health. Seeing as America ranks last when compared to 16 other comparable countries, it is no surprise to see that only 3% of the U.S. population have healthy hearts.
Home Remedies for Bad Breath – 7 Natural Treatments
Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, can be an extremely embarrassing problem. The issue isn’t a serious one, but it could leave you feeling dirty, uncomfortable, self-conscious, or even socially isolated. But you’ll be happy to find out that artificial mouth freshening products simply aren’t necessary, that there are many home remedies for bad breath that can be taken advantage of.
Researchers Link Secondhand Smoke with Increased Dementia Risk
A joint international study between researchers in the UK, USA, and China suggests that second-hand smoke could increase the risk of severe dementia. Previous studies have found that environmental smoke can cause lung cancer and coronary heart disease in non smokers, however, this is the first study to show a strong link between passive smoke and syndromes of dementia and cognitive decline.
Exercise Shown to Help Suppress Smoking Cravings
If you’re trying to kick the nicotine habit, you’ve got to have some support. This support can come from being accountable to friends and family, eating the right foods to fight cravings, or something like meditation. Interestingly, exercise is often touted as a way to reduce nicotine cravings too, but researchers say the effects of exercise on smoking are complex.
Sitting All Day is Killing You – It’s Time to Stand Up for Health
We know our diet and activity levels have a significant impact on our health and even our lifespan. But as many of us spend more time sitting than we do sleeping or moving around, we need to realize that this activity is becoming a significant problem. It’s time to add ‘sitting’ to the list of harmful and even disease-causing activities.
