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Healthy lifestyle can prevent cancer -

In Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the results of a big worldwide research into the connection between lifestyle and cancer have been presented. Scientists have reviewed thousands of studies about prevention and causes of cancer. In the presented report are advises to reduce the risk of cancer. Vegetables, fruits, exercise and low alcohol consumption are recommended. Consuming […]

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Avoid diesel fumes -

More news on the fumes front. Particles in the exhaust fumes of diesel engines react with fatty acids in the bad LDL cholesterol in the blood. They activate the genes that cause inflammation processes in the blood. Because of this, lumps can start to form in the blood vessels which can cause problems like heart […]

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The dangers of watching television -

Although watching television is not dangerous for your eyes, it is dangerous for the rest of your body. This is the result of an American study. The number one reason is that you eat 71% more when you watch tv. And of course you watch tv sitting down and not being physically active. Also prolonged […]

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Printer fumes as dangerous as tobacco smoke -

The tiny toner particles that most laser printers put into the air are as dangerous for your lungs as tobacco smoke. This is a result of an investigation done by a Australian University. 17 out of the 62 investigated printers put dangerous amounts of fine particles into the air. Possible consequences of exposure to these […]

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Fight the flue, open the window -

Want to reduce the risk of catching the flue? The solution is simple, open a window. Researchers at the London Imperial College discovered that opening the window and the door of a hospital room increased the amount of fresh air in the room twofold. This is enough to reduce the risk of catching the flue […]

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Blowing off steam increases pressure -

It is always said that you should blow off steam when you are angry and not keep it in. Recent studies have shown however that it’s healthier to keep it in. Venting the angry lead to more feelings of resentment, vengeance and acts of aggression. Techniques that proofed to be more effective are taking a […]

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Smokers call in sick more -

We all know smoking is bad for your health and now a Swedish research among 14.000 employees has shown that smokers stay at home sick more often than non-smokers. On average smokers called in sick 11 days per year more than non-smokers.
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Turn off the air conditioning and open a window -

A French study with women who work in office buildings with air conditioning shows that they suffer more often from throat, nose and ear problems than other women. The International Journal of Epidemiology published the French study of 920 women. 15% of them working in buildings with air conditioning. These women visited their doctor with […]

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Getting up early is not healthy -

Waking up early in the morning increases the risk of heart disease. This is the conclusion of a research done by several Japanese universities. For generations it was said that it was good for a person to get up early, but this study on 3000 Japanese test subjects showed that getting up early increases the […]

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A bit of sun might reduce risk of skin cancer -

Researchers at the University of New Mexico have discovered that catching some sun could actually help reduce the risk of skin cancer. They found that patients with melanoma (malignant skin cancer) who caught a few rays of sun per day had a 15% better survival rate than those who stayed out of the sun all […]

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