Posts Tagged ‘Health Effects’

An Introduction to Snoring

Someone who snores can often become the butt of jokes. But jokes aside, snoring is no laughing matter. Nearly 90 million Americans snore, most of them men, and very often snoring affects those over the age of 60.
A recent survey found that snoring is the cause of one in seven domestic disputes, and 95 percent [...]

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The Dangers of Asbestos

If you read the newspaper or watch the nightly news, chances are you’ve heard about some of the dangers of asbestos. What is often ignored in these messages, however, is that asbestos also has a number of useful properties. If used responsibly and maintained in good condition, asbestos can be beneficial without causing harm.
What is [...]

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Why You Should Stop Snoring

If you or your sleeping partner snores, you may think of snoring as merely an irritant. But, snoring can have serious social and health consequences. So, there is every reason why one should attempt to stop snoring.
Snoring can cause severe problems in relationships because of the disrupted sleep of the sleeping partner. Research shows that [...]

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Controlling Mold Without Toxic Chemicals

Mold can grow anywhere there are damp conditions–from a windowsill to a
bathroom, to a whole house. While the health effects of most common molds are minimal, the chemicals we commonly use to remove the unsightly growth can harm our health. Mold cleaners can contain toxic chemicals such as pentachorophenol, which can be harmful through [...]

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West Nile Virus: The Bug Problem That Really Sucks!

From the moment she lays her eggs, the clock starts ticking, counting down the moments when you?ll slip from the top of the food chain and you?ll be just being another link and fast food for her hungry young.
Mosquitoes, they really suck! And as the Summer season arrives ? so do they. Normally an [...]

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