Not Only Smoking, Most Watch TV Also Cause Lung Cancer

Not Only Smoking, Most Watch TV Also Cause Lung Cancer

Cancer in the lungs identical to smoking or exposure to pollution in a long time. But a new study from Japan revealed that most watching television can cause lung cancer. How so?

According to researchers, men who watch TV more than four hours a day 36 percent higher risk for lung cancer within the next 15 years than men who only two hours a day watching television.

This finding is reinforced by the observation of 23,000 male participants. Of all participants, only 598 people or 2.6 percent of the total participants were diagnosed with lung cancer. But of those 598 people, only 79 people are known to have spent less than two hours in front of the television every day. While 163 others were able to watch television for up to four hours (the rest is between 2-4 hours of television viewing per day).

Although the percentage is small, at least these findings add to the evidence that a sedentary lifestyle can lead to loss of longevity or life expectancy.

"Long hours sitting in front of the television increased levels of inflammation-causing substances in the blood that encourages risk of lung cancer," says researcher Akiko Tamakoshi, MD, Ph.D., as reported Menshealth, Saturday (06/01/2013).

"Moreover, the man who adapted the sedentary lifestyle has blood sugar and insulin levels higher, including metabolic dysfunction that can interfere with the growth of normal cells and turn them into malignant cells," he added.

But according to Dr. Tamakoshi, this can be prevented by habit or adding a portion of physical activity on the sidelines watching television, for example, often to the kitchen to grab a healthy snack such as fruit. Because diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of lung cancer by 23 percent.

The study has been published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

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Simple Ways It Can Relieve Sinus Disorders

Simple Ways It Can Relieve Sinus Disorders

Sinusitis is one of respiratory distress when a relapse will be very annoying, especially at night. Blockage of the nose to the incessant sneezing can be one sign.

Well, if you suffer from sinusitis, you can relieve the interference with some simple measures. As quoted from the Times of India, Saturday (01/06/2013) This is a simple treatment for sinusitis.

1. Make sure the body gets plenty of fluids. The body needs plenty of fluids to increase moisture, so make sure you drink plenty of fluids either from water, fruit, or vegetables.

2. Rest and relax the body very  important. So, avoid to feel worried and lie down.

3. Be sure to get a lot of rest time, but if you have to work to avoid sleeping too late.

4. Take one teaspoon of honey and water from the juice of half a lemon. Then dissolve it in warm water and drink. For other options you can use herbal tea or regular tea.

5. Consumption of chicken soup. Chicken soup is believed to be good food at a time when cold. Although this is an old tradition, but it is still relevant done.

6. If you are tormented because of nasal congestion use pillows to prop up the head to help ease breathing.

In addition, you can also try one of the techniques of Yoga Master Jala Neti is taking in the warm salt water through one nostril while bending your head to the side and let it out through the other. Do this with the mouth open to breathe.

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Study: In addition to smoking, Unemployment Can Also Shorten Age Women

Study: In addition to smoking, Unemployment Can Also Shorten Age Women

Reduction in a person's life expectancy is usually caused by health problems they experienced. But apparently decreased life expectancy not only because of the physical condition but also the mental condition. A new study also found women with no education have a lower life expectancy.

"The death rate in women (especially white women in the United States) are educated to decline, but rather increased in women less educated," said one researcher, Jennifer Karas Montez from the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies.

As with the American men because any final education their life expectancy remains high. Unique, the death rate gap widens even more in white women who did not finish high school. In fact according to investigators, between the years 2002-2006 recorded deaths opportunities for women who did not graduate high school 66 percent higher than women who completed high school.

From which researchers found that conclusion? In this study, Montez and his colleagues collected data from 46,000 white women aged 45-84 years who took part in a national health survey in 1997-2006. Then the participants were divided into two groups: participants who did not complete high school and high school participants.

From there it is known that between the years 1997-2001 the death rate women who do not graduate from high school 37 percent higher than women who completed high school. But between the years 2002-2006, that number has increased to 66 percent.

To explain these findings, researchers looked at the economic factors, including ownership of the work, the level of poverty, home ownership, ownership of health insurance and health factors in participants such as smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption.

It turns out the researchers found that the two most prominent factors behind the decline in life expectancy in women is the ownership of the work and smoking habits.

"Our study found that ownership of the work and behavior of smoking is the most important explanation behind the increased risk of mortality in white women. Rather, we learned a little description of other factors such as obesity, mental health and marriage," Montez said as quoted from Health24, Saturday (01.06.2013).

To that end, according to Montez, policies aimed to improve women's health conditions in America needs to focus on improving social and economic conditions of women, given the less educated women tend to get a job with low pay and inflexible work schedules.

Though ownership of the work provides many advantages, such as the expansion of social networking and gives purpose to one's life. Not to mention can improve self-esteem and provide positive benefits for physical and mental health of a person.

"It would be much more effective if we increase the employment opportunities for women rather than raising taxes on cigarettes. Rather than simply observing the behavior itself is not healthy, better we tackle the root causes behind the unhealthy behavior and employment is an important means to achieve those targets, "said Montez.

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Which is Better for Body, Walking or Running ?

Which is Better for Body, Walking or Running ?

California, Walking and running are the most popular physical exercise. Various studies conducted to discover which is better effects on the body. Are the conclusions the researchers?

According to the researchers, large or small effect of this practice depends both on purpose to do it. If for example you want to control your weight, then you should run, as quoted by the NY Times, Saturday (01/06/2013).

In a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, researchers examined survey data from 15 237 32 215 runners and walkers registered in The National Runners and Walkers' Health Study, a large survey conducted at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, California.

Participants asked for information about weight, waist circumference, diet, and weekly mileage walking or running when they join in this survey. This data was then asked again 6 years later.

As a result, people who exercise almost run leaner compared to those on foot. Over the years, people who ran maintaining body mass and waist circumference they are much better than walking.

Reason ran better in the regulation of body weight than is unclear. However, experts say that running burns more calories per hour than walking.

Another reason is the effect of running on appetite. In a study published in the Journal of Obesity, revealed that pedestrians take about 50 more calories than they burn during a 1 hour walk. While running to consume 200 fewer calories than they burn calories after running for 1 hour.

After each run and walk, runners proved to have increased levels of the hormone peptide YY. This hormone is proven to work to suppress appetite. While the people who walk not have elevated levels of peptide YY, appetite so they stay warm.

However, studies also show that walking can be just as beneficial as running.

"If you plan to walk, but want the same number of calories burned as running, then you have to walk about 1.5 times as much and takes about 2 times longer," said Paul T. Williams, a scientist Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories.

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Thirst at the Hospital, A Diabetes Patient Dies

Thirst at the Hospital , A Diabetes Patient Dies

Manchester, Bridget Callan (62) felt thirsty and repeatedly pressing the emergency button in the hospital for 20 hours for the nurse. Because no response, his condition worsened until finally he died.

Bridget who is a diabetic patient then feels thirsty and worry decreased blood sugar levels. Because when it comes to such conditions, he feared losing consciousness. This was quoted by the Daily Mail, Saturday (01/06/2013).

Because there was no nurse who came to his room, Bridget was calling her husband, Paul (54), which was then in the house. Paul immediately called Tameside Hospital in Greater Manchester and talk to the nurse.

But after 20 minutes elapsed Bridget returned calls and says there is still no nurse came to bring him a drink.
In desperation, Paul finally called the police to ask for help, but the police just connect the phone back to the hospital.

After that, Bridget finally given sugary beverages to prevent hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is a condition of diabetes in which blood sugar levels are very low. This condition can lead to coma and even death. Tragically, Bridget finally died after 4 days.

Paul is very sorry for the incident that made his wife's death. He felt Tameside Hospital failed to maintain his basic needs are very sick, such as drinking water.

"What happened to Bridget is very scary. He called me about 4 am and said he had low blood sugar. Bridget takes Lucozade," added Paul.

According to Paul, the phone Bridget said she had pressed the bell for more than 20 minutes, but no one came. "I just think, if it when it was Bridget can not call me, it could be once he coma or even death," he continued.

Paul has now made an official complaint to the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on negligence in the treatment of his wife. "We are sorry for what happened to Family Callan. We will continue to monitor this case and will receive complaints Paul," said a spokesman for Tameside Hospital.

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