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Free radicals are substances that have one or more unpaired electrons and are capable of independent existence. They are highly unstable and reactive and their stability can only be achieved when their electrons get paired. A radical can either donate or accept an electron so as to becoming a reducing or oxidizing radical respectively. The [...]
More than a billion people travel by air every year from all parts of the world. Whenever you fly, you expose yourself to high altitudes that can affect your health adversely. There is an increased risk of contracting contagious diseases since you remain in a closed environment with many fellow passengers for hours together. Also, [...]
 Olives are known to enhance the taste of a number of dishes such as pizzas and salads. Being bitter to taste, olives cannot be directly eaten. They need to be processed before they are added to any recipe. Olive oil is a very healthy cooking medium as it is loaded with vitamin E and [...]
 Occupational asthma is a disorder that is characterized by variable obstruction of the respiratory passages, caused by a specific external agent at one’s workplace. While most people are aware of the emotional triggers and common allergens for asthma such as pollens, dust, strong odors, and animal dander, not many realize that exposure to certain [...]
 Air-conditioners could be adding to our comfort levels, but did you know that they could be responsible for spreading quite a few airborne diseases, including some deadly ones like meningitis and pneumonitis? It has been found that air-conditioning units tend to gather various kinds of germs within them. Since, an air-conditioned room needs to [...]
Asthma comes from an ancient Greek word ‘aazein,’ meaning panting or short-drawn breath. It is a chronic inflammation of the airways in the lungs that result in obstruction of air flow. Asthma usually begins in childhood although onset in adulthood is not uncommon. It is a chronic lung disease characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, [...]
1. The environmental factors that trigger asthma are pollen, pollution, pet dander, certain molds, fumes, dust or odors. Avoiding exposure to these substances and protecting yourself against them is the best way to decrease the onset of an asthma attack. 2. If you are allergic to pollens, then use air conditioning or an air purifier [...]
Asthma comes from an ancient Greek word meaning panting or short-drawn breath. It is a chronic inflammation of the airways in the lungs that result in obstruction of air flow. Asthma usually begins in childhood although onset in adulthood is not uncommon. It is a chronic lung disease characterized by variable and recurring symptoms, airflow [...]
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