#health-risks

#health-risks

Fiorella Rafael remembers feeling stiff at the end of every day in her old office job. That lack of movement would creep up and compound over the week, she says. Though standing and walking meetings were encouraged, with deadlines to meet it wasn't always tenable. It's partly what drove me to become a pilates instructor, she says. Now Rafael teaches pilates at Sydney's Scout Studios, where she meets people like me who spend far too much time sitting.

While it's nothing to be ashamed of, any identified issues should be tackled as soon as possible-even if it's a relatively unthreatening amount. That's because exposure to unabated mold growth can make your home uninhabitable. Health problems, like allergies, can arise in anyone spending a lot of time on your property (including your children and pets). More severe reactions, like lung conditions, are also a risk. We asked the experts everything you need to know about this pesky problem.

Young people who vape are three times as likely to start smoking, develop asthma and have poor mental health as those who do not. The study indicates consistent links between vaping and future smoking among youth.

Doctors recognize that maintaining a proper sodium level is crucial for fluid balance, nerve function, and heart health. Healthy sodium levels range from 135 to 145 millimoles per liter.

The Danish study analyzed nationwide registry data for over 1.2 million children and found no evidence that aluminum in vaccines increases health risks.

Most ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) are characterized by poor nutritional quality, contributing to excessive calories, and are typically high in saturated fats, added sugars and sodium (salt).

Experts warn against self-administering cheap Botox-like injections due to significant risks, including eyelid droops, infections, and potentially botulism from substances like Innotox.

The goal for many young users of sunbeds and tanning products is to achieve that glow associated with returning from holiday, which is often perceived as a sign of health.

Alpha-gal syndrome is actually an allergy to a sugar molecule with a tongue-twisting name: galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, shortened to alpha-gal. The alpha-gal sugar molecule exists in the tissues of most mammals, including cows, pigs, deer, and rabbits. But it's absent in humans.

"The security bins are disgusting. I've seen people place containers of food in them, dirty shoes with rainwater on them, spilled soda, baby food - you name it, I've seen it."

A juried inquest determined that Sheldon Jeans died due to consuming illegal alcohol and unauthorized medications, leading to a call for specific policies to mitigate such risks.

The research found that teenagers consuming sucralose, glycyrrhizin, and added sugars had a significantly increased risk of early puberty, particularly in genetically predisposed individuals.

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has triggered air quality alerts over the border in the United States, impacting several states in the Midwest.

Temperatures in New York City are expected to feel as hot as 105 degrees due to a combination of heat and humidity, prompting a heat advisory.

Exposure to certain forms of air pollution is linked to an increased risk of developing dementia, with the number of cases expected to rise significantly by 2050.

As the weather gets hotter, it is harder for the body to keep its core temperature down. The body opens more blood vessels near the skin to lose heat.

The study found that 67% of purchased cosmetic items from third-party sellers on platforms like Amazon, eBay, and TikTok are likely counterfeit. Doctors warn the consequences of using these fake products can be grave due to toxic ingredients.

The study found that people were 28 percent more likely to have trouble moving if their waist was wide compared to their hips, and 32 percent more likely if their waist was too large for their height.

Erythritol, a sugar substitute found in products marketed for diabetics, may increase the risk of stroke and heart attack due to its harmful effects on brain cells.

"Bats can access your home through small openings, including window cracks, foundational gaps, and openings for electrical wires, vents, and chimneys."