By Kevin Gong High levels of lipids (fats), including cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, is also called “hyperlipidemia.” Hyperlipidemia can significantly increase a person’s risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious problems due to vessel wall narrowing or obstruction. To …
Read More »Here’s What You Should Know About Hearing Protection
By Kevin Gong Sounds are everywhere, and the volume of a sound is described in decibels (dB). Sounds less than around 70 dB are safe and won’t typically affect your hearing. As sounds get louder and/or the amount of time you listen …
Read More »Understanding Heroin: Risks, Effects, and Treatment Options
By Kevin Gong Heroin is an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants grown in Southeast and Southwest Asia, Mexico, and Colombia. Heroin can be a white or brown powder, …
Read More »Why You Shouldn’t Pick Your Nose
Nose picking probably isn’t something you’d do in public. But when you’re by yourself and you feel something up there, the urge to go digging can sometimes be pretty strong. Which might lead you to wonder: Is nose picking really that b? …
Read More »Eating too much Sugar will make you unhealthy
How sugar actually affects heart health is not completely understood, but it appears to have several indirect connections. For instance, high amounts of sugar overload the liver. Over time, this can lead to a greater accumulation of fat, which may turn into …
Read More »Why is Eating Fruits Is Important?
Fruits are an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, and they are high in fiber. Fruits also provide a wide range of health-boosting antioxidants.. Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce a person’s risk of developing heart disease, …
Read More »What does having a pet bring you
Pets like dogs and cats offer their owners companionship, understanding, and the unbreakable bond of devotion that they cannot find elsewhere. Every day habitual of worrying about your pet could be very fulfilling for pet owners who sense that they’ll be a …
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