Side Effects
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Air Pollution and Health
Air pollution has serious consequences on human health and affects us in more ways than one ways. Car emissions, chemicals from factories, dust, pollen and mold spores can play a havoc with our health. These effects can be both short-term and long-term...more
Tags: Wellness, Side Effects, Health, Pollution, Air
Long Hours at Computer: Health Risks & Prevention
Computers are a must in a person's life whether it is at home or office. Children also use computers for accessing information and for completing assignments. Most of us spend more than 8 hours a day in front of a computer which sometimes lead to important health concerns...more
Tags: Health, Wellness, Side Effects, Office, Prevention, Tips, Computer
Dangers of Rapid Weight Loss
People who are desperate to lose weight will go to extreme measures to get what they want. And that's probably why eating disorders have become a very common problem in the world. But rapid weight loss can cause a great many problems where your health is concerned...more
Tags: Weight Loss, Side Effects, Health, Crash Diet, Wellness
Risks of Weight Loss Pills
Diet pills are very tempting things if you want to lose weight, especially if you have tried several conventional weight loss diets without success. But, please beware! Even the most natural-sounding diet pills or weight loss supplements can be useless for weight loss, or dangerous, or both...more
Tags: Weight Loss, Pills, Side Effects, Health, Wellness
Women and Smoking
Although fewer women smoke than men, the percentage difference between the two has continued to decrease. Today, with a much smaller gap between men's and women's smoking rates, women share a much larger burden of smoking-related diseases...more
Tags: Side Effects, Women, Wellness, Smoking, Health
Harmful Effects of Passive Smoking
Passive smoking is also known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) or secondhand smoke. It is a mixture of 2 forms of smoke that come from burning tobacco: sidestream smoke (smoke that comes from the end of a lighted cigarette) and mainstream smoke (smoke that is exhaled by a smoker)...more
Tags: Health, Wellness, Smoking, Passive Smoking, Side Effects
Are Energy Drinks Harmful?
Energy drinks are becoming increasingly popular. They provide energy that can be useful for a sports person to perform better without getting tired. They can actually boost the energy levels, increase stamina and improve the performance. But are they safe?...more
Tags: Side Effects, Drink, Wellness, Health, Energy, Energy Drinks, Nutrition
Why are Crash Diets Bad?
You may be looking for a fast way to lose weight and there's no shortage of 'crash diets' around. These 'diets' may provide short-term results but they are difficult to sustain and, ultimately, they deprive you of the essential nutrients that only balanced eating can offer...more
Tags: Weight Loss, Diet, Side Effects, Nutrition, Crash Diet, Health, Quick, Wellness
Effects of Smoking on Nutrition
Many smokers are very interested in the health effects of smoking on their nutritional status. Poor nutrition and dietary habits contribute to a smoker's increased risk of cancer and emphysema...more
Tags: Smoking, Health, Nutrition, Side Effects, Wellness
Harmful Effects of Smoking
Smoking harms nearly every organ and system in the body. It is the cause of 80 percent of lung cancer cases and is linked to many other cancers. It is a major cause of heart attacks, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory diseases such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis...more
Tags: Wellness, Smoking, Side Effects, Addiction, Health