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Chlorinated swimming pool increases the risks of asthma and hay fever |
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Distilled or low-mineral water hinders mineral absorption, upsets the water metabolism and harms the vital organs. |
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Taking just one can of energy drink increases the risk of heart attack or stroke, even for young healthy people |
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Recent studies in Europe showed that regular visits to chlorinated swimming pools were related to higher rates of asthma and hay fever. Scientists suggested that the chlorination by-products, both in the water and the air, may damage the linings of the lung. This allows closer contact to allergens, resulting in asthma, hay fever and exercise-induced coughing. A better alternative is to swim in beaches with good water quality. (more) |
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According to WHO, demineralised water is harmful to the body in many aspects. It reduces the water content inside body cells, and increases the excretion of water and minerals through urine. It also upsets the balance of sodium and chloride ions, and hampers the proper functions of cell membranes, many body enzymes and hormones. There is zero or low intake of calcium, magnesium and essential microelements from demineralised water. Consumers may suffer from tiredness, weakness, headache, muscular cramps and impaired heart rate. In severe cases, brain oedema, convulsions and metabolic acidosis may occur. (more) |
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Energy drinks touted as giving you wings also give you a lot of health problems. Even young healthy people may show symptoms of cardio-vascular diseases one hour after taking just one can of energy drink. The results can be deadly if combined with stress or high blood pressure. Athletes should not take energy drinks while playing sports because of dehydration risk. Energy drinks are linked to risky behaviour of young people, prompting them to hurt or to be hurt. Caffeine in energy drinks would hamper concentration, memory and problem solving. Hence these drinks should be avoided by students, medical staff and night shift workers.(more) |
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Toner dust and volatile organic gases from laser printers and copiers |
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Caffeine causes long-lasting stress, anxiety, headache & sleep disturbance |
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More weight gain for diet soft drinks than regular ones: a wake-up call for soda drinkers |
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Toner dust emissions from dry-process photocopiers and laser printers may cause respiratory illness and allergic reactions. Minute particles of silicon, iron, copper and aluminum are elements commonly used in toner powder. When toners are heated to the temperatures in the fusers, they release minute toner dust particles and other hazardous gases. (learn more) |
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Caffeine is the most widely abused drug worldwide. It can be found in coffee, tea, chocolate and many soft drinks. Despite its highly addictive nature, caffeine is completely unregulated. Manufacturers are enthusiastic in launching caffeinated food and drinks, which generate a secure revenue stream once the consumers get hooked. Children and women are particularly vulnerable to caffeine due to more limited capability to detoxify it. Recent studies found that caffeine increases stress levels that last throughout the day. (more) |
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Many soft drink consumers opt for "Diet" versions to reduce weight gain. However, an 8-year study found that nearly all the obesity risk from soft drinks came from diet soda. Taking just one can of diet soft drink each day may increase obesity risk by 41%. Rats fed with artificial sweeteners gained more weight than those taking sugary foods. Artificial sweeteners have super-sweet taste but no calorie. Instead of being fooled, our body may have reacted by increasing the appetite to crave for the missing calories. Artificial sweeteners may also be related to diabetes and many other diseases. (more) |
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