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Vaping has become a popular alternative to smoking over the past two decades and it is often marketed as a safer choice. Emerging research suggests that vaping may carry risks and we of course can’t ignore. A recent study presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting has shed some light on the impacts of vaping in blood vessels and oxygen levels in human body. It is the right time now to rethink the way we view the so-called healthier alternative. Vaping and Its Immediate Impact The study reveals that vaping can stiffen blood vessels and reduce oxygen absorption even without nicotine. Blood vessels are naturally elastic and allows them to adapt to changes in blood flow. But vaping appears to interfere with this elasticity and potentially leads to long-te...

Hardly a week goes by without opening a newspaper or magazine to see headlines about newly discovered causes of hypertension, the latest high blood pressure treatments, or the extent to which lifestyle can affect blood pressure. Sometimes, when they are under pressure, you may hear people jokingly claim that their blood pressure is sky-high. However, high blood pressure is no laughing matter and ultimately can contribute to factors that can shorten life, with the World Health Organization estimating that raised blood pressure results in 7.5 million deaths globally each year. What is high blood pressure? The human heart is a pump which circulates blood around the body through a network of blood vessels. This takes a certain amount of force, and as with any liquid forced thro...

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