Health

How Smoking Affects Us

A cigarette contains approximately 8 to 20 milligrams of nicotine, of which 1 mg is absorbed into the bloodstream. Research suggests that through the use of cigarettes, cigars, gutkas, pan masalas etc, nicotine has become one of the most heavily used addictive drugs. 

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Understanding Nicotine Addiction

Smoking or chewing tobacco is a habit that is 'learnt' and hence can be 'unlearnt' - it requires sustained effort and willingness to seek help. Quitting is hard - but it can be achieved

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Screening Tests for Women

Some women need certain screening tests earlier, or more often, than others. Unfortunately in India, we do not yet have the habit of going for regular check-ups and those who do only get scoffed at. But the advantages of having regular check-ups far out weighs the sacrifice in terms of time and effort, especially because the prognosis of diseases including cancer is dependent on early detection.

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Osteoporosis

Good health reflects a state of mental, social and physical fitness and well-being and is strongly influenced by lifestyle. It is important to know more about some of the disorders that can affect us and become acquainted with preventive steps that can be taken.

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Impotence & Causes

Impotence could be making your marital bond weaker and adding up stress to your life. You might be thinking about it and trying to help yourself. But have you got the right information. Here are some facts about male impotence (erectile dysfunction), which will broaden your perspective and help you find ways to cope with it.

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Tobacco - It's never too late to quit

Smoking or chewing tobacco is a habit that is learned and hence can be unlearned - it requires sustained effort and willingness to seek help.

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Alcoholism

Alcoholism is "a disease that includes alcohol craving and continued drinking despite repeated alcohol-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law."

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Quit smoking for good

'I want to give up smoking. Will I ever be able to give it up? I've tried everything possible I don't think I can give it up, it is just too hard!!' This article can help you see the reasons behind the failed attempts and the things that will help you quit this addiction forever.

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Motivation to Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking sounds easier than it is for many poeple. How many of us fool ourselves by telling ourselves, "Oh, I can quit when I want to" and yet keep on smoking? How many of us have stopped on many occasions and started back after a slight gap? I bet that most of us who smoke have felt this way, and some of us still struggle with this. This artcile looks at how we can motivate ourselves to quit.

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