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16/07/2017

Energy Drink Health effect (What you need to know)

OVERVIEW
Taking energy drinks to stimulate you to continue to be active instead of resting, relaxing or sleeping is detrimental to one’s general well-being as this takes its toll on the brain and heart. This can cause systolic and diastolic blood pressure and this can be detrimental to the heart. It can make the heart collapse. (Dr Salomi Mathew, 18-05-2017). Source: tori.ng.
SAFETY AND SECURITY TIPS
• Headaches and Migraines: Too many energy drinks can lead to severe headaches from the caffeine withdrawal symptoms
• Increased Anxiety: Two different genetic variations in their adenosine receptors are prone to feeling increased anxiety when consuming caffeinated beverages such as energy drinks
• Insomnia: Energy drinks do a good job of keeping people awake, but when abused, they can cause some people to miss sleep altogether
• Type 2 Diabetes: Because many energy drinks are also very high in sugar, they can eventually wear out the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, which leads to type 2 diabetes
• Addiction: People can become addicted to caffeine and energy drinks. This can lead to a lack of functioning when unable to have the energy drink or a financial stress from having to buy several energy drinks daily
• Jitters and Nervousness: Too much caffeine from energy drinks causes some people to shake and be anxious. This can interfere with performing needed tasks or cause emotional issues.
• Vomiting: Too many energy drinks can lead to vomiting. This causes dehydration and acid erosion of teeth and esophagus if frequent
• Allergic Reactions: Because of the many ingredients in energy drinks reactions could occur, from minor itching to airway constriction
• High Blood Pressure: Caffeinated products like energy drinks can elevate a person’s blood pressure. For those with normal blood pressure
• Neurological and cardiovascular system effects in children and adolescents

Conclusion
Researchers conclude that: “The health risks associated with energy drink consumption are primarily related to their caffeine content, but more research is needed that evaluates the long-term effects of consuming common energy drink ingredients. The evidence indicating adverse health effects due to the consumption of energy drinks with alcohol is growing. The risks of heavy consumption of energy drinks among young people have largely gone unaddressed and are poised to become a significant public health problem in the future. Source: NHS UK Choice. (October 15 2014).

16/07/2017

RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES AND INFECTIONS (WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW)

Overview
Upper respiratory infections are a common occurrence and most people will get two to four colds per year. Most adults and older children have several respiratory infections each year. Respiratory problems can be as minor as the common cold or as serious as pneumonia. They may affect the upper respiratory system (nose, mouth, sinuses, and throat) or the lower bronchial tubes and lungs.
Symptoms include the followings:
• Facial pain or pressure
• A runny or stuffy nose
• A sore throat
• Irritability, restlessness, poor appetite, and decreased activity level.
• Coughing, especially when lying down
• Fever that occurs suddenly and may reach 103°F (39°C) or higher
Safety Tips:
• Good oral hygiene can protect you from the germs in your mouth leading to infections
• Avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth with unwashed hands
• cover your cough and sneeze
• wash your hands often, and properly
• avoiding people who are ill
• Smoking damages your lungs. This means that they can become infected more easily
• Wash your hands often with soap and water
• If you get sick, keep it to yourself! Protect the people around you
• Good oral hygiene can protect you from the germs in your mouth leading to infections
• Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruits, vegetables and a diet rich in vitamin C, which can reduce the effects of air pollution
• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid passive smoking
• Close the car's windows during peak traffic hours or when driving in dusty roads
• In case you suffer from asthma, ensure that you always keep an inhaler handy
• Warm drinks with honey and lemon may help to ease a sore throat

Conclusion
Most causes of an acute respiratory infection aren’t treatable. Therefore, prevention is the best method to ward off harmful respiratory infections.

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