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Longevity Secrets of Asian Women

December 23, 2010 By: medicmagic Category: Health, Women Health

asian woman healthy dietA person’s lifestyle can affect the length of his/her age. A study revealed that good habits and healthy lifestyle are proved to make life longer. Asian women’s lifestyle, especially in China, tend to be healthy so they can enjoy a longer life.

According to The Star Online, a study believed to be the first study to examine the multiplier effect of good habits on mortality in women of Asia. (more…)

Cigarette Smoke Causes Hyperactivity in Children

December 11, 2010 By: medicmagic Category: Health

child cigarette smokeA study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine shows that children who breathe secondhand smoke from cigarettes have a tendency to be hyperactive and have a bad behavior. ” These findings encourage smoking parents to quit smoking or at least smoke outside the house.

However, the research has yet to know how the content of tobacco in cigarettes can affect the performance of children’s brains. “We know that exposure to cigarette smoke may cause physical health problems for children, the possibility of mental health issues have never really been explored,” said Mark Hamer, Chief Researcher of University College London. (more…)

600,000 Passive Smokers Are killed Every Year

November 27, 2010 By: medicmagic Category: Health

passive smokingIt is very ironic to see the facts that passive smokers also inhale and gets the negative effects of cigarette smoke from smokers. According to WHO, there are about 600,000 passive smokers who die each year.

World Health Organization (WHO) declared that passive smokers contributes 1 percent of total global deaths worldwide. This number means that there are about 600,000 passive smokers who die each year due to smoking habits of others. (more…)

Combination of Ozone and Nicotine is Dangerous for Asthma

August 20, 2010 By: medicmagic Category: Asthma

smoking asthma dangerRecently, a study found that the practice of using ozone to eliminate odors from cigarette smoke in a room, including hotel rooms, could be a bad idea.

According to a study by researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, United States, ozone can react with nicotine in cigarette smoke to form ultrafine particles that may be a major threat to asthma sufferers. Ultrafine is more dangerous than the nicotine itself. Ultrafine particles is also a major component of exhaust fumes (thirdhand)- residue from tobacco smoke that lasted long after the cigarette or cigar goes out. (more…)

Factors that Trigger Wrinkles Around Eyes

May 16, 2010 By: medicmagic Category: Health

Wrinkles around the eyes is most clearly visible than other areas. To reduce them, various ways have been undertaken such as using the cream or facial. Why are wrinkles in the eye area look so striking?

The appearance of wrinkles in the eye area is triggered by many factors. The following are four factors that could trigger wrinkles around the eyes:
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