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10-Minute Exposure To Smoke Is Deadly For Your Heart – A Study

10-Minute Exposure To Smoke Is Deadly For Your Heart – A StudyHere’s some shocking news!

A new study conducted by U.S. researchers disclosed that 10-minute exposure to smoke particulates from tobacco, cooking oil and wood fires can have a serious effect on cardiovascular function.

In a declaration, lead researcher Joyce Mcclendon Evans of the University of Kentucky in Lexington said, “I was surprised we got statistically significant results with this low level of exposure.”

‘Miracle Mum’ Gives Birth To Healthy Twins While Battling Heart Attack!

‘Miracle Mum’ Gives Birth To Healthy Twins While Battling Heart Attack! It’s really a miracle!

Nina Whear, a 38-year-old British woman, has beaten the odds to recover from heart operation conducted minutes after giving birth to two healthy twins, Evie and Alfie.

Nina was diagnosed with a potentially disastrous heart problem at nine months pregnant, and a critical caesarean delivery was carried out.

The doctors at Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, have given just a 7% chance of her survival.

Even her hubby Andy Whear was told to say last "bye-bye" to Nina.

30 Minutes Of Laugh A Day; Keeps Heart Problem Away!

30 Minutes Of Laugh A Day; Keeps Heart Problem Away!For hundreds of years, we've known that “Laughter is the best form of medicine.”

It makes people feel good for a reason, and the physiological effects on the health are miraculous.

And, now a study claimed that by laughing 30 minutes daily, people can keep their hearts healthy.

The study was conducted by the researchers of Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California.

Study says pregnant women who exercise give birth to healthy babies

Study says pregnant women who exercise give birth to healthy babiesAccording to the findings of the researchers of the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, mothers-to-be who exercise during their pregnancy term give birth to healthy babies, with their lungs and nervous system strengthened in the womb.

In addition, exercise during pregnancy also helps women reduce the chances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or cot deaths. Researchers say that, if pregnant women remain physically active, the babies in their wombs not only have lower heart rates but also show improved breathing.

Spending on prescribed drug touching skies

Canadian Institute for Health InformationRecent survey by Canadian Institute for Health Information revealed that amount spent on medication is touching skies. Data revealed that amount spent on drugs has reached $29.8 billion, or $897 per person in 2008. Survey report also showed that drug spending last year accounted for 17.4 per cent of total health spending as compared to 9.5 percent since 1985.

40 per cent of Canadian women and 45 per cent of men will develop cancer during their lifetimes

CancerRecent survey by the Canadian Cancer Society revealed that number of cancer cases diagnosed is increasing however the survival rates are also climbing.

Data revealed that nearly 900 Prince Edward Islanders will be diagnosed with cancer this year, and 360 will die from cancer. Statistics reveal that 40 per cent of Canadian women and 45 per cent of men will develop cancer during their lifetimes. Researchers said that better screening and better drug are resulting in increasing survival rates of cancer.

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