Tag: health risks

Shocking Photos Of Bacteria That Lives On Your Smartphone

A study conducted by students from the University of Surrey who imprinted their smartphones into Petri dishes containing so-called ‘bacterial growth medium‘, revealing a whole host of germs. Most of the bacteria were harmless, but it just shows the invisible life that can found lurking on your smartphones everyday. After three days, they studied the bacteria that… Continue reading Shocking Photos Of Bacteria That Lives On Your Smartphone

Smokers Lungs Vs Healthy Lungs

A shocking experiment shows the differences in lung capacity between a smoker and a non-smoker. The video below features an air pump inflating two sets of lungs to their elastic limit, as though they are breathing, and the results were frightening! Every smoker knows their habit is not doing their health any good, but this short video should make… Continue reading Smokers Lungs Vs Healthy Lungs

A Girl’s Journey From Anorexia to Fitness on Instagram

Antonia Eriksson (18-year-old) is a fitness blogger from Sweden who used Instagram to document her recovery from Anorexia through out her daily posts. Last year, Antonia was admitted into a hospital after suffering from health problems caused by anorexia, she stayed there for two month. Her weight was around 38 kg (84 pounds) at the… Continue reading A Girl’s Journey From Anorexia to Fitness on Instagram

Interactive Website Shows Effects Of Smoking On Your Body

An interactive website “Tobacco Body” created by Cancer Society of Finland that shows the physical differences between smokers and nonsmokers. The website gives us a visual representation of what long-term smoking can do to our facial and bodily features including hair, nose, skin, and teeth. The interactive graphic is provided for both women and men since some of the effects… Continue reading Interactive Website Shows Effects Of Smoking On Your Body