LONDON: People who continue their regular physical activity can reduce the risk of initial and recurrent heart attack, even in areas with moderate to high levels of road pollution, according to a new study.
The results suggest that higher levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) – a pollutant generated by the circulation – were badociated with more heart attacks, but the risk was lower in physically active people.
"Our study shows that physical activity, even during exposure to air pollution, in cities with levels similar to those in Copenhagen, can reduce the risk of heart attack," says Dr. Principal author Nadine Kubesch.
How Australia and Sweden Pay Taxes to Reduce Pollution
China
Apr 13, 2018
By Shannon Tellis
China imposes a heavy environmental tax on companies and public institutions that release pollutants in an effort to reduce pollution by 2020, let's take a look at other countries that impose their way to a better world.
Sweden
Apr 13, 2018
Sweden boasts the highest carbon tax in the world – $ 168 per tonne of carbon dioxide in 2014 – leading power plant owners to biofuels to biofuels. Sweden's carbon emissions have dropped by 7% between 1990 and 2010 and are expected to decline further in 2018.
Costa Rica
13 Apr. 2018
In 1997, the Government of Costa Rica levied a levy on the 3.5% carbon on gasoline and used the income to finance their unique program of "payments for ecosystem services" (PES), which has compensated more than 8,000 landowners for increasing forest cover. In order to be carbon neutral by 2030, the country's government also adopted a set of incentives in 2017 that included lower taxes on electric vehicles.
Australia
Apr 13, 2018
Australia has become the first country in the world to set up a taxpayer-funded Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). FER is a voluntary program that encourages companies to reduce their emissions and adopt cleaner energy in exchange for part of the fund. Since 2014, the system has reduced emissions by 191.7 million tons at a cost of 2.28 billion AUD
Netherlands
13 Apr. 2018
According to the 2005 Dutch decree on packaging, producers and importers of packaged goods are responsible for the collection and recycling of their waste. With this in mind, the Netherlands introduced a tax on carbon-based packaging in 2008 to encourage businesses to meet the country's recycling targets. However, a report from the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment proved that the tax was ineffective and was abolished in 2013.
For the study, published in Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers in Denmark, Germany and Spain have evaluated the levels of physical activity (sports, cycling, walking and gardening) and exposure to NO2 in 51,868 adults aged 50 to 65 years.
The researchers also compared self-reported activities and lifestyle factors against heart attacks and to estimate the average NO2 exposure, they used national road pollution monitoring data for the year. address of each participant.
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Changing weather and a thick layer of smog can result in various types of diseases such as common colds, sore throats, coughs and other respiratory problems.
While staying hydrated and working is a must, one must consume the right foods to boost their immunity.
Dolly Kumar, founder and director of Gaia, and pbadionate about wellness, shares the benefits of five foods that help boost immunity and stay healthy during the season of change
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a sore throat and the medications simply do not work? Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, honey has a soothing effect on sore throats.
Grate half a ginger, add a spoonful of honey and voilà! You have the perfect homemade remedy for sore throat.
A spoonful of honey in hot water is one of the perfect ingredients to solve many health problems like high blood pressure, blood purification, etc.
Power of Neem
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Helps eliminate toxins and impurities from the blood. It also helps boost the immune system while cooling the body internally.
Neem also has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that help keep skin clean, radiant and healthy.
Hearty Bowls of Oatmeal
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The best way to feed yourself from the inside is to indulge in a bowl of oats. Rich in dietary fiber and protein, oats is a low-calorie food that keeps you longer longer.
Oat also helps to control cholesterol levels, maintain a healthy body weight and reduce the risk of blood sugar and diabetes
Superdrink Green Tea
23 Sep, 2017
Reaching Out for a cup of green tea body the best detox it needs.
Green tea contains various potent antioxidants and nutrients that regulate blood sugar levels, improve brain function and improve metabolism.
This "super-drink" also contains essential minerals, bioactive compounds and fat burning qualities that help you stay in shape.
They found that moderate cycling for four hours or more per week reduced the risk of recurrent heart attack by 31%. and there was a 58% reduction when the four types of physical activity (totaling four hours a week or more) were combined, regardless of air quality.
Those who participated in sports had a lower rate of 15 percent of initial heart attacks and there was a 9 percent reduction in the risk badociated with cycling, the researchers said.
Compared to participants with low residential NO2 exposure, those in high-risk areas had a 17% increase in the risk of first heart attack and 39% of recurrent heart attacks. they added.
