Radon gas decays into radioactive particles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe. These particles release bursts of energy that can damage lung tissue and lead to lung cancer. EPA estimates about 14,000 deaths per year in the United States; but this number could range from 7,000 to 30,000 deaths per year. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

Gum disease is a serious dental problem. Gum disease has also been linked to heart disease and strokes. Learn how you can prevent gum disease and protect your overall health. See similar questions...

It is well known that the body fluids of healthy people tend to be more alkaline (high pH) and the body fluids of sick or diseased people are acidic ( low pH). Healthy blood, spinal fluid and saliva are normally at a pH of 7.4. This alkaline state is necessary for cell growth, cell function and cell repair. It has been proven that cancer cannot grow in an alkaline solution because an alkaline solution will hold oxygen at a high level (Cause and Prevention of Cancer, Biochem Zeits, 152: 514-520). See similar questions...

Radon gas continues to undergo radioactive decay, producing new naturally formed radioactive material. These new radon progenies, which are solid can stick to dust particles or smoke in the air. This can be inhaled and deposited on the linings of the lungs where it continues to emit alpha energy. Studies indicate that the result of extended exposure to high levels of radon gas/radon progeny produce an increased risk of lung cancer. See similar questions...

Almost all risk from radon comes from breathing air with radon and its decay products. Radon decay products cause lung cancer. There is no safe level of radon -- any exposure poses some risk of cancer. In two 1999 reports, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) concluded after an exhaustive review that radon in indoor air is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after cigarette smoking. The NAS estimated that 15,000-22,000 Americans die every year from radon-related lung cancer. See similar questions...

Chi Gong and Tai Chi master Ken Cohen defines stress as "a maladaptive response to change in the environment." Finding ways to deal with stress is critical to wellness. Although stress affects individuals differently, one fact is beyond dispute: stress, especially unresolved, long-term stress, is a primary contributor to psychological and biological illness. See similar questions...

She must have a balanced diet for her teeth to develop properly. She also needs a balanced diet for healthy gum tissue around the teeth. Equally important, a diet high in certain kinds of carbohydrates, such as sugar and starches, may place your child at extra risk of tooth decay. See similar questions...

The more overweight you are, the more likely you are to have health problems. Weight loss and regular exercise can help improve the harmful effects of being overweight. Studies show if you are overweight or obese, losing 5%-10% of your body weight can improve your health. See similar questions...

It is estimated that up to 20 million people have diabetes, but only two-thirds of these individuals are diagnosed. Studies have shown that diabetics are more susceptible to the development of oral infections and periodontal (gum) disease than those who do not have diabetes. Oral infections tend to be more severe in diabetic patients than non-diabetic patients. And, diabetics who do not have good control over their blood sugar levels tend to have more oral health problems. See similar questions...

The current theory is that bacteria present in infected gums can come loose and move throughout the body. The same bacteria that cause gum disease and irritate your gums might travel to your arteries. Researchers are unsure what causes the bacteria to become mobile, but it has been suggested that bacteria can be dislodged and enter the bloodstream during tasks as simple as brushing, flossing or even chewing. See similar questions...

It's a myth that calcium is lost from a mother's teeth and "one tooth is lost with every pregnancy." But you may experience some changes in your oral health during pregnancy. The primary changes are due to a surge in hormones ? particularly an increase in estrogen and progesterone ?- can exaggerate the way gum tissues react to plaque. See similar questions...

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The human body consists of billions of cells and the function of these cells determines our level of health. For human cells to operate healthily, they require fuel from various foods. A healthy cell provides the body with energy but as this energy is depleted, the cell becomes drained and more fuel must be supplied to the cell to achieve high levels of energy once more. The human cell can be likened to a re-usable battery. See similar questions...

Radon emits alpha, beta and gamma radiation as it decays. The real danger does not necessarily come from the gas itself but from the products that it produces when it decays. For example; Lead, Bismuth and Polonium. these are actual microscopic particles that attach themselves to dust, pollen, smoke and other airborne particles in a building and are inhaled. Once in the lungs they become trapped and expose the sensitive lung tissue to the harmful radiation they emit as they decay. See similar questions...

When uranium decays, it becomes radium, and when radium decays, it becomes radon. Uranium is found in small quantities in all soil and rocks, but amounts vary from place to place. There can be marked variations even over small areas, and may be different levels of radon even between neighbouring buildings. Granite contains small amounts of uranium, which is why the South West has slightly higher levels than other parts of the UK. See similar questions...

Radon floating in the air of our homes decays back into solid particles that are charged (reactive). These short-lived radon decay products can become lodged in our lungs or enter our lungs attached to dust particles. The decay of these solid particles damages our lung tissue and if there is adequate exposure it increases the chances of protracting Lung Cancer. See similar questions...

Arthritis and musculoskeletal pain can affect different people in different ways. Everyone gets aches and pains in their muscles and joints from time to time particularly if they take part in strenuous physical activities. Such pain is often short lived. However the different types of arthritis require medical assessment and intervention, the aim of which is to induce remission, relieve pain and improve function. See similar questions...