0 Exposure to Traffic Linked to Heart Attack

In June I posted an article that cited research describing how exposure to traffic and air pollution was especially unhealthful for people with diabetes:

Another Reason to Clean the Air

Heres a related study that appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine last October. It found that exposure to traffic just about tripled their subjects risk for heart attack within an hour.

Time spent in cars, motorcycles, bicycles, or on public transportation consistently increased the risk for heart attack. Again, people with diabetes were found to be more susceptible.

It may not be possible to change your commuting routine. But in light of research that suggests traffic and poor air quality can compromise cardiovascular health, coupled with the recent need for energy conservation, it may be wise to consolidate errands and limit trips when you can.

Also, as one commenter said:

"We cant avoid all pollution, but sufficient use of antioxidants and a healthy diet with proper exercise should help."

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For a summary of the study:
Sitting in Traffic Ups Risk of Heart Attack

For the study itself (abstract only, subscription required for full article):
Exposure to Traffic and the Onset of Myocardial Infarction

0 Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

Heart Attack Symptoms in Women - In Indonesia, heart disease still the leading cause of death among men. But, that does not mean women can not be affected by this disease. There are several symptoms which mark the most common occurrence of heart attacks like tightness in the chest, pain, and dizziness. However, the question is, whether the symptoms of a heart attack in men and women equal? The answer, no!

Dr. Larry Weinrauch said, in essence, very little pre-menopausal women who have heart attacks. Except, if they are smoking, diabetes, or taking birth control pills for long period of time. However, he continued, smoking is still the biggest risk factors related to heart attacks in women.

The following are Heart Attack Symptoms will be the emergence of a heart attack in women, as described by Weinrauch:

• Nausea and vomiting that will not stop
• Shortness of breath (but do not sigh) or especially if you wake up at night
• Chest inconveniences which starts from the back of the sternum and radiating to the shoulder or arm, neck, jaw.
• Discomfort in the lower jaw
• Discomfort in the upper back, especially if it occurs only with the power or will not go
• Discomfort in the chest or back that occurs when you eat a lot
• All of a sudden heart beats very fast along with the pulse
• All of a sudden loss of consciousness
• Physical unable to do normal housework

So, who are most at risk of experiencing these symptoms? The point is, the more risk factors you have, the greater your risk of getting heart attacks, such as:

• Stop Menstrual
• Smoking
• Family history of heart disease before age 60 years
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• High Cholesterol

0 Protect Skin from Disease Attack

Prevent Skin from Disease Threat - The number of skin cancer sufferer are increase over the word, This case is diagnosed about 2 million every year, most of this is caused by sunshine.

Its can we admire that we are usually not pay attention to our skin, often forget to care our skin, whereas this is important thing. The three layers that make up the skin, has a power that really incredible. That, of course, if the skin is healthy. Yes, leather is very strong for being able to wrap around the body without exception.

The outer portion of skin, is a layer of the epidermis, contains three kinds of cells. Keratinocytes to form a sensitive layer so easily aroused when touched. This layer is quite resistant, especially on the palms and feet. Not surprisingly, this section will feel just a little amused when touched.

Melanocytes, plays a role in the process led to a brown color when the skin is exposed to the sun. Meanwhile, Langerhans cells capture undesirable microorganisms such as viruses and bacteria.

The second layer, the dermis, collagen must be grateful to the filling. Collagen is what makes skin elastic and strong. The third layer called the hypodermis (subcutaneous). This layer of fat. Its mission provides cushion when the leather goods are stressed by anything and protects the body from temperature or the temperature around it.

Below any thing that we can do to Care our skin

10 tips to protect skin
In 1986, a large pharmaceutical company in France has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of melanoma and its prevention efforts. The campaign titled "Enjoy the Sun, Beware of Burns" suggests 10 things important.

1. Be careful at certain times (at 12.00 to 16.00). This is the hottest time and is very aggressive ultraviolet rays irradiating the skin.

2. Protect your skin with clothing. This is the best way.

3. When exposed skin, get ready to use protective cream or sunscreen. Use repeatedly, but not in the long term.

4. Use suitable clothing to protect skin.

5. If you want to sunbathe, have a towel, cream, umbrellas, sunglasses, etc.

6. Be careful though not felt, the danger is you exposed to sunlight but do not feel, either because there is sand, water, snow, or the reflection of cold air. All of it can not protect you from ultraviolet rays.

7. Sunbathing or sun bathing is not the only risk factor. When gardening or exercising, you need to be cautious with ultraviolet light exposure.

8. Avoid the child from exposure to sunlight despite the patron.

9. Do not forget, the sun is burning while still a child, causing the emergence of melanoma in adulthood.

10. Most importantly, do all these tips!

0 Common Signs of Heart Attack

Common Signs of Heart Attack | Heart attacks strike without warning. Can now sleep, work, or even exercising. Unpredictable, if the slender, more secure than a heart attack compared to the obese. Indeed, obese people have the potential of having a heart attack is greater than their ideal body.


Cause of a heart attack can be various. Cholesterol blockage in the coronary arteries is often the case that is often found. High blood pressure also trigger this problem. So, pay attention to cholesterol levels and keep blood pressure to be some prevention of heart problems. In addition, need to maintain themselves when under stress.

If you want to know how healthy it is necessary to condition the heart of a series of tests. For example, stress test, lipid profile, annual check-up, ECG, blood sugar, until the treadmill. This test can see how far your heart strong and predict the potential of having a heart attack.

Sometimes a heart attack show certain signs. If you find these signs in your body, immediately contact your local health care providers to check your heart.

Here are Common Signs of Heart Attack

1. Chest discomfort. Heart attacks are usually marked feelings of "difference" in the chest. Especially in the middle of the chest, discomfort that can occur a few minutes. Guess it could go, or even back again. This is a common sign.

2. Discomfort in your upper body. Discomfort also spread to other body parts. For example, in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach. May also feel pain in it.

3. Shortness of breath. This tightness may occur with chest discomfort accompanied or not.

4. Another sign appeared in the form of a cold sweat, nausea, or dizziness.

Source: sidomi