Questions tagged [lasting-effects-duration]
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What are the health detriments to holding in a fart if any?
Does the temporary build-up of air cause any damage, short or long term, or health concerns? I've heard from relatives that excessive holding-in can damage the intestines, but I'm not sure if that's ...
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Is the increased intraocular pressure from playing wind instruments damaging to the eye?
People who play wind instruments often practice for hours every day. Some studies (this one as well) mentioned that intra-ocular pressure (IOP) raises during play. Some other studies measured a raise ...
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Does having one's skin pores closed or open affect its health?
I've stumbled upon a long marketing post about better shaving techniques and instruments, which briefly mentions that "You should close your skin's pores after shaving by splashing your face with cold ...
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What are the long-term consequences of binge drinking?
The CDC has a somewhat confusing [for me] page on alcohol. First, they classify binge drinking as excessive drinking:
Excessive drinking includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, and any drinking by ...
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What happens if pus is not drained from an abscess?
What will happen if the pus is not drained out of an abscess? Will it stay there forever or will the body get rid of it automatically?
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Does soy milk help prevent cancer?
In this TED Talk the speaker describes the anti-angiogenic properties of soy extract for cancer prevention. I am lactose intolerant, so I was about to give soy milk a try anyway, but I'm wondering how ...
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Is drinking tap water safe in Île-de-France on a long term?
I work in Île-de-France (a region in France mainland), Orsay to be precise.
I would be here atleast for 2 years.
Should I be concerned of the long term health issues by drinking
tap water on a ...
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Marijuana effects on body
I have looked online but can't find a clear answer. If you eat cannabis, what are the negative effects on the body. Most effects I see online are from smoking the cannabis. But not to much about ...
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Decrease in mathematical creativity due to weed
I had been smoking cannabis since last year and I think I've undergone a decrease in mathematical creativity.
I used to get a lot of ideas about how to tackle a math problem and was a somewhat good ...
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How bad is the pollution when living right on a road with heavy bus traffic?
I'm considering renting an apartment on the first floor right on a boulevard with a heavy bus traffic. The main air supply to the apartment is from that road, so it's pretty obvious you get a lot of ...
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Which cookware is best from health perspective?
Cookwares are made up of various materials. Which cookware is best from health perspective? Please include anodised aluminium and stainless steel in your answer.
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What are the long term effects of Dexedrine (for adult ADD)?
Dexedrine is a common treatment for ADD in adults. It is a stimulant that helps with focus and engagement in their work.
But it is an amphetamine and thus has potential for chemical dependence.
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Do concussions affect children more profoundly than adults?
Concussions are a serious matter no matter what age you are. Of course innumerable factors are at play, but in general, do concussions affect children more profoundly than they do adults? In other ...
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Are there any negative health effects associated with breathing in air surrounding sulphur hot springs?
Are there any negative health effects associated with breathing in air surrounding sulphur hot springs?
I would be interested in what sort of gaseous compounds might be found in such air, which might ...
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After recovering from a cold, I always wake up with some phlegm in my throat
I used to never have to clear my throat after waking up, but around 4 months ago I caught a cold that took a long time to clear up.
Now when I wake up, I always find that my throat needs clearing. It ...
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Will smoking about 10 cigarettes per year over about 50 years virtually do anything to your health?
So I don't smoke but I am wondering if someone were to say smoke about 10 cigarettes per year from about age 20 to age 70, would it affect their health in any way? Would they still be more prone to ...
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long term effects of TB
I contracted and suffered from TB when I was 3 years old and apparently it was an acute case because as my mother said they feared for my life. The disease was cured and I have had no sequels or long ...
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Upper body exercises in limited space
I'm recovering from a serious COPD exacerbation, and want to start building my upper body strength; my goal is both to increase the strength of my chest muscles for breathing, as well as reduce my O2 ...
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Research paper on living in areas with fresh air after living for more than 20 years in polluted area and impact on health
Are there any reasearch paper which shows impact on health for the person which is moving from the city with high air pollution to the areas with more fresh air (like countryside)?
Below are 2 main ...
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Traumatic mydriasis (dilated pupil) information
How and when (if its possible) to say that traumatic mydriasis is going to be healed or stay forever?
Is there some specific signs or nobody can say that?
Is there any statistic data about it (...
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Does time in an incubator as a newborn have long lasting effects?
Are children who were born and then were in an incubator normal compared to children who weren't? I ask because I was. How many children were in an incubator in the past (from 1980 to now)?
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How harmful would it be to the spine if you were sleeping on a soft rug for a prolonged period of time?
If you were sleeping on a soft rug for a prolonged period of time, how detrimental would it prove to your back? I read somewhere that it is not advisable to sleep on a soft rug for a long period of ...
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Is there a survey on the effect of smoking mariujana to human health?
There is a wide belief that smoking mariujana cures some mental and physical diseases, and actually has no harm to your health.
A large portion of these people are those who really trust scientific ...
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Exercise-Induced Asthma Daily Medication Use Short and Long Term Effects?
I have Exercise-Induced Asthma.
I only feel satisfied when I'm either exhausted or when my muscles won't push any further.
In general I don't like medication, I've always at least tried to have my ...
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Are there any long-term health benefits/ disadvantages of wearing socks, especially woolies?
Are there any long-term health benefits/ disadvantages of wearing socks, especially woolies ?
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Water filter (expired)
In public places, including public library, free drinking water systems are normally provided for public. Not all water filter system has water filter indicator light to let everyone knows when the ...
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