Smoking doesn’t always kill…
True – smoking does not always kill. There are times when its devastating effect can be seen much sooner. Take a look at the video below – it might change how you look at smoking… It makes you think, doesn’t [...]
Your Unborn Baby and Passive Smoking
Karien Venter2017-11-12T21:47:57+02:00The effects of second hand smoke are well known, and have been proven time and time again. The scary statistics – including the effects upon unborn babies – are the reasons why a multitude of laws have been implemented [...]
Smoking and your Brain – Scary Facts
Karien Venter2017-11-12T19:49:12+02:00In most cases, people are only concerned with the effect on their lungs when it comes to smoking. However, a number of other organs are also vulnerable, including the brain – as has been indicated by research. 1. It affects [...]
What Do Cigarettes Contain? Be Scared…
Karien Venter2017-11-12T19:49:12+02:00It has been said that cigarettes contain more than 4,000 different chemicals. Obviously, most of these are only present in minute quantities. But there are a few obvious ones that can cause serious problems – regardless of what the [...]
Smoking Linked to Developing Cataracts
Karien Venter2017-11-12T19:49:12+02:00Smoking cigarettes has been linked to a large number of of diseases and conditions. Now another one has been added to the list: The increased risk of developing age related cataracts – which is considered to be the main [...]
Did You Know Smoking Makes You Look Old?
Karien Venter2017-11-12T19:49:12+02:00While it is not something we normally look for, there is a definite correlation between long term smoking and your facial features – so much so that the term “smoker’s face” was added to the medical dictionary in 1985… Dr. [...]
Video: Are e-cigarettes worse than smoking?
Karien Venter2017-11-12T19:50:22+02:00Touted as a safer alternative, electronic cigarettes are supposed to give smokers a nicotine fix without side effects of tobacco. But some have concerns that the vaping devices may actually pose more dangers. See the video below:
Smoking and Mental Health – the Scary Facts
Karien Venter2017-11-12T19:50:22+02:00When people think about quitting smoking, most of them consider their physical health, costs and inconveniences. But now science has revealed a scary link between your mental health and smoking… The London University College did research on 6,500 people – [...]
Stop Smoking Before Age 40 – and Reap the Rewards
Karien Venter2017-11-12T19:50:22+02:00While it is never too late to stop smoking, those doing so before age 40 can experience some unexpected health benefits, according to a research team from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. The research team at the hospital found that [...]
Smoking can Damage Your Feet…
Karien Venter2017-11-12T19:50:22+02:00While we all know about the common dangers of smoking (heart, blood pressure, lungs, throat, etc), doctors have determined that smoking can damage your feet and cause leg problems as well… James Mahoney, DPM, an associate professor of pediatric surgery [...]
