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How vaping stiffens blood vessels and strains lungs: Study

How vaping stiffens blood vessels and strains lungs: Study

Health
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...
Community education tips for lifelong learners

Community education tips for lifelong learners

General
Noncredit community continuing education for adults is designed to provide enrichment activities for individuals who are lifelong learners. These courses and classes are especially organized in a manner to promote, improve, and expand community resources. The idea behind this concept is to encourage greater cooperation among agencies and institutions within the community. Advantages of Community Education In most cases, community education programs rely on area experts to provide continuing education for residents. This is accomplished using a twofold approach for these noncredit courses, which is to: Integrate community experts in teaching adults who want to learn new information on a wide range of topics. Build a collaborative network of professionals and residents who come...
Benefits of sending child to independent school

Benefits of sending child to independent school

General
In recent years, more parents have become concerned that their children are not receiving a quality education in public schools. The high rate of teen drop outs, an increasing rate of school bullying, budget cutbacks, and overcrowded classrooms, has resulted in many parents seeking an alternative to the public education system. One educational alternative that is now becoming a popular choice for parents seeking a better education for their children is the Independent School. What Is An Independent School Sometimes referred to as a private school, an independent school is a school that is not run by the government. That is, it is not dependent on funding from tax payers. Funding can come from a variety of sources such as individual monetary donations, charitable contributions, tu...
Tips To Study Effectively For Exams And Tests

Tips To Study Effectively For Exams And Tests

Career
Studying for tests is something that even top students dread. Tests require more than basic understanding of the material; they require retention of specific information. This guide is intended to help students avoid wasting time with study methods that cost too much time and rarely yield the desired results. Studying Before the Last Minute Studying over a long period of time, rather than cramming at the last minute, improves retention of information. This has been shown by many psychological studies, and is a very important key to success on tests (Cepeda et al, 2009). Waiting until the last minute to study may help a student on some tests, but this approach falls flat when cumulative final exams come. Also, most tests that occur after the beginning of the semester involve ma...
How To Beat Loneliness

How To Beat Loneliness

Health, Lifestyle
Let's first discuss how to overcome loneliness before explaining why not to be lonely in life and what are its health hazards. - We come across close friends frequently amid our tight schedule and busy lifestyle. Experts in psychology suggests to talk with him or her about feelings too instead of just about families or jobs. It is recommended to be honest about your life as it will help you to become close to the other person. - We all have a good lifestyle of enjoying holidays and birthdays together frequently. It is highly suggested to plan such events well in advance so that you are not left behind and is not lonely at the end when it really matters more to you. - Meeting a new person sometimes is important part of life. Maintain a note whether you are meeting a nice person...
Does Doing Your Homework Mean Success in Life?

Does Doing Your Homework Mean Success in Life?

Career
Since we were children, we have been told that we have to do our homework in order to get good grades.However, while it's true that doing the assignments, teachers ask of us do help in cementing everything we've learned in the classroom, makes us better students, does it actually have an impact on our success in life? How can homework affect success in life? Unfortunately, there’s very little research on the effect that homework can have in a student’s future. But there are tons of studies out there that point out homework’s benefits and pitfalls in their academic life. The truth is that these assignments do have an important role to play during our school years. According to several studies, homework gives students a chance to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, thus inc...