Smoking effects the flow of blood throughout our bodies. There are only two structures in the adult human body which, under normal circumstances, lack a blood supply in adult life. One, the cornea of the eye which gets its nutrition from tears. Secondly, the intervertebral disc, which obtains its nutrition from the convection and diffusion of nutrients from the end … [Read more...] about Cigarette Smoking and the Human Spine
Smoking Related Diseases
Smoking Causes Skin Wrinkles and Premature Aging
It doesn't take a smoking study to reveal the fact that smoking deteriorates the health of the skin and causes premature skin aging. Some smokers skin actually turns yellowish-grey, and becomes unhealthy looking. If you are young and just thinking about taking up smoking be for warned of the effects of cigarettes on your facial skin. Smoking and Skin Health Smokers have … [Read more...] about Smoking Causes Skin Wrinkles and Premature Aging
Smoking Related to Erectile Dysfunction and Sperm Count
A number of studies show that smoking is related to the difficulty getting and maintaining an erection. Many toxins present in cigarettes especially carbon monoxide, can damage the circulatory system, which hinders the flow of blood in the penis which is necessary for erection. In addition, smoking is one of the major causes of Erectile Dysfunction. A study published … [Read more...] about Smoking Related to Erectile Dysfunction and Sperm Count
Risk of Contracting Heart Disease for Smokers
If you are a smoker, you may wonder what your risk is for developing heart disease. Research has shown a person's increased risk of contracting is directly proportional to the length of time that a person continues to smoke as well as the amount smoked. So if you smoke one or two cigarettes a day, you are at risk. If you smoke a pack or two a day, your risk greatly … [Read more...] about Risk of Contracting Heart Disease for Smokers
Passive Smoking Happens to Pets Too
Fluffy, Fido, and Tweety all suffer from the secondhand smoke of their owners, according to a growing body of literature that has looked at the issue, said Carolynn MacAllister, a veterinarian with the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service. Cats are twice as likely to develop malignant melanoma if they live with smokers as with nonsmokers. This form of … [Read more...] about Passive Smoking Happens to Pets Too
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