Nicotine triggers the release of dopamine and serotonin, two pleasure-causing chemicals produced by the body.
August 28, 2018Physical activity improves respiratory muscle endurance and strength via a short or moderate-term effect.
February 6, 2018They say, fire in the heart sometimes sends smoke to the head. Especially if one is a chainsmoker, one can surely understand what it feels like when a smoker is deprived of a puff. The dreary chores of the present day life, hectic schedules and lack of rest are some of the major reasons cited …
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October 16, 2017Banning e-cigarettes may deprive Indian smokers of a substantially less harmful alternative, which can be against public health and can result in adverse consequences, experts have warned. Some states in India, including Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Punjab, Maharashtra and Kerala, have prohibited sales of e-cigarettes, while tobacco cigarettes remain legal. According to media reports, the …
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September 2, 2017Heavy smokers with diabetes may be at double the risk of facing an early death, a study led by an Indian-origin researcher has found. Diabetes is a chronic illness in which there are high levels of glucose in the blood. People with diabetes may also be at risk for numerous other health complications. “The study …
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November 23, 2016