Can Cell Phones Harm Your Health?

Title:Can Cell Phones Harm Your Health?Word Count:771Summary:It seems like everywhere a person goes there is at least one person in view with a cell phone totheir ear whether it is on the road, in a store, in a parking lot, walking down the street, etc. Evenin places where cell phone usage is banned such as concert halls or movie theaters there is theoccasional offender, or more likely, at least a few people using the text messaging feature ontheir phone.Cell phone usage has exploded over the past decade and continues to rise....Keywords:cell phone, mobile phone, camera phone, cell phone plan, satellite phone, cell phone companyArticle Body:It seems like everywhere a person goes there is at least one person in view with a cell phone totheir ear whether it is on the road, in a store, in a parking lot, walking down the street, etc. Evenin places where cell phone usage is banned such as concert halls or movie theaters there is theoccasional offender, or more likely, at least a few people using the text messaging feature ontheir phone.Cell phone usage has exploded over the past decade and continues to rise. Nearly two hundredmillion people in the United States have cell phones and there are well over one billion usersworldwide. That means there are a lot of phones sending their frequencies over the airwaves atany given time.

抯Concern has arisen over whether or not cell phone usage can harm a person health. Braincancer rates in the United States have risen since cell phones were introduced, leading somepeople to wonder if cell phone usage is the reason for the increase.There have been reports of people developing brain tumors in the exact same spot where theyheld their cell phone. Some studies have expressed concern over long-term cell phone use,believing it can lead to a person to develop cancer. That is not to say a person who uses a cell抯phone is going to get cancer, but some studies suggest long-term use increases a person risk.Things may not be all gloom and doom however. A large study done in Denmark with almost ahalf million cell phone users showed no increase in cancer for cell phone users.Yet, other studies have concluded there is a greater risk of cancer but only with analog phone抯users. Some other studies conclude that any type of cell phone usage can raise a person riskfor developing cancer. There are a lot of varying opinions on the subject. According to the FDA,available data does not show there are definitely health problems associated with using wirelessphones, but the information goes on to say that there is also no proof that wireless phones arecompletely safe either.What about cell phone usage is causing the concerns and the numerous studies to be done? Cellphones emit radiation when they are used. The levels are low and are the same type of radiationas a microwave oven emits but in much smaller amounts.It has been suggested that using hands free sets can alleviate the problem of the head beingexposed to the radiation. Again opinions vary. Some studies say it does not decrease the amountof radiation exposure at all. Other studies say it significantly decreases the amount of radiationexposure.抰Some people say the biggest danger with cell phones isn from the either real or perceivedpotential to develop cancer, but from inattentiveness while using the cell phone. How many ofus have seen vehicles driving somewhat erratically down the road and then see when we getnear the vehicle that the driver is talking on a cell phone. It is a proven fact that a driver on a抰cell phone is less attentive and more likely to get in an accident. And, hands free sets aren抯the answer that some people may believe. Yes, they free up both hands for driving and preventa person from getting a sore arm, but the driver mind is still occupied with the conversationand therefore less attentive to what is going on around him or her on the road.Even people who are walking and talking on a cell phone at the same time can put themselvesin more danger because they are not as aware of what is going on around them.All the conflicting reports make a person wonder what they should do. The good news is thatmore comprehensive studies are being done to see if cell phone usage does or does not cause抯cancer. At the same time, manufacturers are working on new processes that will decrease oreven possibly eliminate a person radiation exposure. Until more definitive answers are given,a person may want to avoid talking on a cell phone for several hours every single day, but aperson probably does not need to feel like they should have to give their cell phone up. It is stilla great tool.The advice about driving and talking on a cell phone is the same as it has been though. Aperson should pull over in a safe area out of traffic before engaging in a cell phone

conversation.Title:Health Products for Better Health and Weight ManagementWord Count:730Summary:Here's a daily diet plan to help you enhance your health and your weight loss efforts withoutbuying expensive diet foods. Learn how eating healthy and adding nutritional supplements toyour diet can benefit you...Keywords:unicity, bios life, health products, nutritional supplements, women's health, men's health, dietArticle Body:If you struggle with your weight, you might feel that losing weight and being healthy takes onlya few months of strict diet and exercise. Though dieting can bring short-term results, the onlytrue way to maintain your weight for the long term and be healthier is to improve your dailydiet. These tips provide simple ways to do this along with some types of health products thatcan enhance your weight loss efforts.First: Know Where You StandBefore you get started, realize there's a need and where you stand with your weight and health.Do you need to lose X amount of pounds? Do you want to tone your body? Get a weight scaleand/or measuring tape. Weigh yourself and write down your starting weight. Use the tapemeasure to measure in inches around your waist, upper arm, thigh, and neck. Takingmeasurements will help you know if you're losing inches even if you haven't lost any poundsyet. Weigh or take measurements only once a week so you won't become too anxious aboutdaily fluctuations.Second: Begin Incorporating Healthier FoodsYour daily diet should consist of a healthy portion of fruits and vegetables along with moderateportions from the other food groups including bread, meat, and dairy products. Many dieticiansrecommend at least five fruits and vegetables per day. These can easily be added to your diet bysubstituting a fruit or two for desert or a mid-afternoon snack, and by always cooking a coupleof vegetables along with your meat and bread at lunch and dinner. Breakfast is a great time tofit in cereal and milk or eggs, grits, and cheese along with toast.The great thing is these are foods that are easily accessible at any grocery without spending afortune on high-priced diet foods and pre-packaged foods. During summer months, frequent alocal produce stand for fresh fruits and vegetables.

If you eat out often, choose restaurants that serve vegetables with your meat, and opt for at leastone green leafy vegetable each time you dine out. Only, be sure to watch portion sizes atrestaurants. Some restaurants will give you double the amount you actually need!The benefits of fruits and vegetables are remarkable. Studies show that these foods contain thevitamins and minerals needed for a healthy life and successful weight management. Theyenhance both women's health and men's health without the harmful side effects of many dietpills or strict, unhealthy dieting. They are also filled with antioxidants and fibers to help yourbody's immune and digestive systems.Third: Enhance Your Diet with Nutritional SupplementsEven when eating healthier, this doesn't mean you can't benefit from nutritional supplements.Nutritional supplements can help boost your weight loss naturally while promoting better help.They can boost your immune system and help you get all the needed vitamins, minerals, andherbs for your daily diet. Be mindful that nutritional supplements are not meant to replacehealthy eating or certain meals of the day. They are meant to add to the benefits of a healthydiet.The types of nutritional supplements and health products to look for are those that are naturaland/or those that meet your specific supplement needs. There are a number of health productson the market for multi-vitamin needs or to enhance weight loss, sleep, digestion, and theimmune system. Some companies (such as Unicity's Bios Life) offer a variety of healthproducts to meet individual needs. The health products are often available in the form of a pillor capsule, nutritional shakes, or health drinks.These methods may seem simple, but adding them to your daily diet can be difficult if you'realways on the go. Try adding one healthy food at a time or substituting one meal or snack at atime with healthier choices. Gradually increase your fruit and vegetable intake, and find ways tocarry healthy foods with you when you're on the go. Hint: Sandwich bags can be lifesavers!Also, start out with a nutritional supplement. This can help you get on the right track as you addnew foods to your diet.Once you start noticing a difference in your health and weight, you'll be encouraged to continueeating healthy and to take your nutritional supplements. You'll be amazed at how much betteryou'll feel just by making these simple diet changes!Title:Some Schools May Be Health HazardsWord Count:384Summary:School boards and parents are discovering that schools they labored hard to raise money tobuild in the last 10 years or so are subjecting their children to mold and indoor air qualityproblems.

Keywords:Some School Buildings May Be Health HazardsArticle Body:School boards and parents are discovering that schools they labored hard to raise money tobuild in the last 10 years or so are subjecting their children to mold and indoor air qualityproblems.Many of these problems can be attributed to choices made in building materials. Some materialsprovide a ready food source for mold. Roof leaks, wall leaks, window leaks or plumbingfailures have even led to the destruction of materials installed to protect the buildings.These observations are at the heart of a new book called \"Are You Building a School or aLiability?\" written by Chris Huckabee and Kyle Montgomery and published by the BrickIndustry Association, the Masonry Contractors Association of America and the NationalConcrete Masonry Association. The book calls attention to a serious problem with schoolbuildings.\"The use of porous and paper-based products as the substrate of an exterior wall system hasgiven rise to many, if not most, of the mold-related issues that building owners face today.These products are destroyed by mold. In fact, the mold actually consumes this material as afood source,\" said the authors.Huckabee is a well-known Texas architect who has built more than 1,000 schools. Montgomeryis the executive director of the Texas Masonry Council. Together, they recommend the use ofmaterials that are \"forgiving.\"A forgiving material, according to Huckabee and Montgomery, is a material that is notdestroyed by moisture. They also argue in favor of redundant construction in which wallsystems are designed and constructed to direct moisture from inside the building to outside.\"Are You Building a School or a Liability?\" presents several case studies where masonry wasthe solution to serious mold problems in schools. Huckabee and Montgomery note that concretemasonry block is a material that can be cleaned and dried easily and will not be destroyed bymold.Huckabee and Montgomery cite case studies where gypsum-based interior walls of schoolswere replaced with concrete block in areas of high moisture probability. In one case, all exteriorwalls were demolished and replaced with a masonry wall system that included a masonry wallbackup. They call this approach \"total masonry construction.\"School boards, parent groups and architectural firms specializing in school buildingconstruction can obtain free copies of \"Are You Building a School or a Liability?\"