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The Effects of Processed Meat On Our Lungs

Foods like ham and bacon have nitrites in them, which can cause lung damage over time. In this video, we're going to look into “uncured” meat with “no nitrites added” - and see if indeed that is the case, or should you be worried about these meats affecting your breathing.

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Causes Of Lung Cancer Other Than Smoking

The Surprising Link Between Basements and Lung Cancer

Smoking is by far the largest risk factor for lung cancer, but that doesn’t mean that people who have never smoked will not suffer from lung cancer. In fact, according to US statistics, as much as 20% of lung cancer patients are non-smokers.

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Biology Lesson: How Do Our Lungs Work?

In the shadow of an infectious lung disease, it's more important than ever to understand the function of one of our most important organs - the lungs.

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Cleansing Your Lungs Has Never Been Easier!

Protecting your lungs is vital, if you want to preserve your long-term health. Over a period of time, toxins from mold and bacteria can build up in your lungs causing you ill health. Therefore, getting into the habit of cleansing your lungs on regular basis is a good thing to do.

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The 10 Most Common Warning Signs of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, claiming the lives of more than a million people every year. Despite these worrying numbers, lung cancer is not necessarily a death sentence if you catch it early enough.

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If You Have These Symptoms, You Could Have Lung Problems!

Your lungs play an important role in keeping every organ in your body functioning properly. They are working all the time, so it’s crucial to keep your lungs healthy.

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Woman Takes Her First Breath After Lung Transplant

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Watch a Woman Take Her First Breath With New Lungs

In the video below, you'll see Jennifer, a lifelong Cystic Fibrosis sufferer, taking her first unobstructed breath after a successful lung transplant. Demonstrating we shouldn't take anything for granted. Please share this video to demonstrate the power of organ donation to the world!

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10 Foods That Help Clear the Body of Nicotine

The Following 10 Foods Will Help You Detox From Nicotine

In addition, broccoli contains a protein called NRF2 which helps protect the lungs against the effects of smoking. 2. Ginger Apart from the variety of health benefits attributed to it, Ginger is a great addition for anyone who wants to cleanse their body of nicotine or relieve withdrawal symptoms.

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Black and White Photos You Say? Take a Closer Look...

When I came across the wonderful drawings of Paul Lung I was tricked into thinking that these images were black and white photographs. It is hard to believe that they were all drawn using a single pencil!

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This Infograph Explains Three Different Ways To Breathe

Fascinating: Three Different Ways to Breathe

Human Lungs: Human lungs are part of the body’s respiratory system. The primary function of the lungs is to process the gas exchange for respiration. The lungs take oxygen from the environment and transfer it to the bloodstream.

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Why Is Pneumonia Life-Threating?

Pneumonia is one of the most common and also one of the most dangerous lung conditions. When it occurs, the tiny air sacks located in the lungs called alveoli are infested with germs, be it a bacterium or virus, and as a result, they become inflamed and fill up with fluid.

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Here's What Everyone Really Must Know About COPD!

the physical exam, your doctor will use a stethoscope to listen to your lungs as you breathe.

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Is This Guy a Seal or a Merman?

Hill Taylor is an American swimmer that must have lungs of steel, which he uses to crush the competition in this butterfly swim-off, where he stayed underwater for the whole contest, easily defeating the other swimmers, who appear to have more human lungs. Is This Guy a Seal or a Merman?

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Don't Ignore These Crucial Signs of Respiratory Disease

Here are 7 of the most common symptoms that can hint at an underlying respiratory or lung disorder. Be sure to treat such symptoms straight away: 1.

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A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment

New Test Discovers Cancer Months Before it Appears!

In a major lung cancer trial, a revolutionary blood test has been proven to diagnose the recurrence of cancer cells up to a whole year in advance of conventional scans.

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5 Exercises Designed to Help Lose Unsightly Protrusions

5 Exercises to Flex Away Those Annoying 'Muffin Tops'

The Lunge Reach Stand up and have your feet about hip-width apart from each other. Bend your knees a little and place your arms to your sides. Make a forward lunge with your left leg, and lift your hands over your head. Then return to where you were by pushing back with your left leg.

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A Beautiful Moment: Van Gogh Coming to Life!

Now, imagine those paintings that made it through the passage of time, coming slowly to life, moving with the breath entering your lungs, the beats of your heart. This is an ode to a great painter and artist, and a beautiful one at that.

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What are the Five Deadliest Cancers? Taking a Closer Look.

Lung Cancer Lung and bronchus cancer cases in 2015: 221,200 Lung and bronchus cancer deaths in 2015: 158,040 Unfortunately, most sufferers of lung cancer who are diagnosed with an advanced form of the disease will eventually lose their lives to it.

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When Shoulder Pain Requires Immediate Attention

According to WebMD, this type of shoulder pain could be a sign of a blood clot in your lungs. For treatment, you will be given anticoagulants or thrombolytic drugs to dissolve the clot and possible surgery.

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Does Alcohol Make Your Immune System Weaker?

Why Alcohol Can Raise Your Risk of Getting the Coronavirus

Related Article: Debunking Common Myths About Alcohol One of the most overlooked adverse effects of alcohol is its ability to affect our immune health, and scientific research suggests that alcohol does that by impairing the protective functions of the digestive system and the lungs.

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An Examination of Vaping as an Alternative to Cigarettes

Vaping vs Smoking: Replacing One Bad Habit For Another?

Cigarettes, Vaping and your Lungs It’s a known fact that cigarettes are harmful to your lungs. They contain over 70 different carcinogens that affect the lungs. Burnt paper and tobacco also create particulates that can be accidentally inhaled and get lodged in the lungs.

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Hate Cough Syrup? This Home Remedy Works Even Better!

Coughing comes about not only as a result of irritation in your throat due to allergens, but also thanks to a buildup of mucus in your bronchial tubes which can lead to bronchitis, chronic cough, and dry heaving in the lungs.

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9 Warning Signs You're Developing a Blood Clot

If left untreated, this can be harmful as it can travel through your veins and into your heart and lungs. A blood clot that lies in the lungs is called a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) which can be fatal and requires medical attention.

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Shape Your Thighs at Home With These 8 Easy Exercises

Side Lunges Another exercise for burning fat and toning the thighs, that also works on the muscles of the buttocks and the lower body, are lunges. Start by standing straight and then taking a step towards the left with your left leg.