Dining Out Increases Exposure to Harmful Chemicals

by Apurva Nagare Dining out increases exposure to harmful chemicals so you should think about cooking at home instead. Eating out may not just increase individual’s levels of sugar and fat but also teenagers who eat at restaurants may be exposed to potentially toxic chemicals such as phthalates that disrupt hormone balance and cause fertility problems, according to a study. They also have a negative impact on birth defects in young boys, behavioral problems and obesity. Phthalates are a group of chemicals which can be found in products like hair spray, shampoo, and perfume. They…

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High BP can cause organ damage in teenagers too

The damage in teenagers occurs at blood pressure levels that are below the clinical definition of hypertension in the age group. Teenagers are at risk of heart and vessel damage as well. Is your teenage son or daughter suffering from high blood pressure? Beware, if left uncontrolled the condition can lead to organ damage as in adults, according to a research. The findings showed that organ damage — damage to the heart and blood vessels — from high blood pressure does not only occur in adults, but also in teenagers.…

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