The mind of a child is such that, it can be moulded in any way one wants. Therefore it is very important that children are brought up in a way that they stay away from all the possible evils of the society. In the modern world when everything is so open and the society so lenient, the children are very susceptible to its vices.

Children grow up in a much complex and difficult world today. And because of their trait of curiosity they tend to explore anything that seems to be...

Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the USA and other western countries. You can take action to reduce heart disease. Heart disease is in fact any condition that affects the heart (cardio) or the blood vessels (vascular). The cardiovascular diseases you may be most aware of are heart attack and stroke. You can take heart though as smoking is on the decline in numerous parts of the world including the UK which now has a total ban on smoking in public places,...

One medical fact that likely everyone knows is that smoking is bad for you. It contributes to cancer and heart disease, in addition to a number of other diseases. One lesser-known fact about smoking is that it can actually impede the body’s ability to heal itself. It is important that any person considering any type of surgery - cosmetic surgery in particular - be aware of that fact.

The Affect Smoking Has on Healing

Smoking affects healing in many different...

As you stand in line at the pharmacy picking up the prescription for ADD medication for your eight-year old child, your mind wanders back to the conversation you had with his doctor.

"Did Johnny have recurring ear infections as a child?"

"Yes"

"Did he have respiratory infections as well?"

"Yes"

"Ma'am, does anyone in your household smoke?"

"I do, why? Is that somehow...

If you're a smoker, you know full well that quitting smoking isn't easy. Still, others who have kicked the habit make quitting smoking look simple, and you can feel like you're the only person struggling. One problem many smokers have is that they're not sure whether they want to quit smoking or not. They know they should, but are afraid, fear failure or simply enjoy the act of smoking despite its drawbacks.

Even if you haven't decided to officially break the habit, it's a...

I loved them. They were my solace, my trigger, my friends. They were part of my French heritage, so I told myself, so giving me the out as one of a culture with low disease and death rates.

But my closest friend, a CNS working in a retired living center described to me the fallout: “You’re at risk for cancers, emphysema, and strokes, for starters,” she said, despite my balking. “If you don’t quit smoking cigarettes,” she nagged, “I...

Smoking is probably one of the hardest things to quit - it is a very serious addiction. Partly, this is because it is so acceptable in society. We all see smokers around us and view it as a norm. This however makes it harder for those of us who want to break that habit, as it adds a layer of social pressure to an addiction that is already hard to overcome.

Like any addictions, smoking has a physical as well as a psychological aspect. Cravings are a common knowledge, but what...

Help a friend quit smoking by consistently being there as an encouragement to them. Support their goal to stop smoking with enthusiasm and vigor-this well help them face their smoking demon. The power of a supportive family member or friend is amazing to anyone who is trying to quit smoking.

How to Encourage

Many people that are close to a smoker do not know how to encourage them without being a nag. Encouragement is a wonderful gift to your friend or family member and can...

One of the most detrimental habits a bodybuilder can have is smoking cigarettes. A normal smoker already puts him or herself at risk for cancer and other health problems, but a bodybuilder will find that smoking causes decreased performance. Since the nicotine in cigarettes is addictive, smoking can be a hard habit for beginning bodybuilders to quit, but if you are truly dedicated to the sport and to improving your health, you should put forth every effort possible to stop...

Chronic bronchitis is a very common respiratory disease that involves inflammation and infection of the bronchial tubes, mucosal membranes and tissues. The disease is manifested by an overproduction of mucus that results in temporary obstruction of the airways. In the first stages of chronic bronchitis, the disease only affects the major airways, generating milder and less persistent symptoms. However, in more advanced stages of chronic bronchitis all airways are affected, preventing...