Showing posts with label air. Show all posts
Showing posts with label air. Show all posts
Another Reason to Clean the Air
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
People with diabetes are more vulnerable to pollution from traffic and coal-burning power plants than are people without diabetes. Compounds in polluted air impair the function of their blood vessels, increasing their risk for heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.These are the findings of researchers who studied the blood vessel function of 270 Boston-area residents exposed to various levels of pollutants in their surrounding air. They also found cardiovascular risk was greater in people with type 2 diabetes than people with type 1.
For a summary of the study:
People with Diabetes More Sensitive to Cardiovascular Effects from Air Pollution
For the study itself (abstract only, subscription required for full article):
Diabetes Enhances Vulnerability to Particulate Air Pollution–Associated Impairment in Vascular Reactivity and Endothelial Function
10 Sources of indoor air pollution
Monday, January 27, 2014
10 Sources of indoor air pollution - Who says air pollution can only come from the street? Turns pollution can be found in the house. Consider the sources of air pollution inside the home more as reported by the following Care2.
- Cleaning products are responsible for 10 percent of the source dispersers of toxins in the home.
- Detergents and fabric softeners can also be toxic, so choose your washing products correctly.
- In addition to cleaning, room fresheners also includes one of the sources of air pollution inside the home.
- Wall paint and glue in the house contains several harmful chemicals and toxic.
- Vehicle heating in the room was a big wrong decision, because the smoke could get into the house and creates pollution.
- Cigarette smoke and the residue was including toxins and pollution sources. Should create a rule that nobody is allowed smoking in the house.
- Several creams and lotions contain harmful materials that cause pollution.
- Carpets with certain materials also thought to contain chemicals harmful to health
- The use of candles should be limited, because the burning and smoke produced, including sources of pollution in the home.
- Pillows and sheets can be very dusty and polluted, so do not be lazy to change and wash them regularly.
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