Air Pollution
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Air pollution is a mixture of solid particles and gases in the air. Car emissions, chemicals from factories, dust, pollen and mold spores may be suspended as particles. Ozone, a gas, is a major part of air pollution in cities. When ozone forms air pollution, it's also called smog.
Some air pollutants are poisonous. Inhaling them can increase the chance you'll have health problems. People with heart or lung disease, older adults and children are at greater risk from air pollution. Air pollution isn't just outside – the air inside buildings can also be polluted and affect your health.
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Running and Pollution
fitsugar.com — “Even though the United States adheres to strict air quality standards, exercising outdoors may be risky. Air quality varies from city to city, and since athletes breathe with "particular vigor and oomph," this might be especially harmful in” View full resource at fitsugar.com
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#EarthDay special report: Running and Pollution http://fitsu.gr/8205552
Pollution Runoff And "Super Socks"
medicalnewstoday.com — “Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their collaborators have improved on an existing method for removing contaminants from storm water runoff. These findings could provide surface” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Pollution Runoff And "Super Socks" http://mnt.to/3Gzd #publichealth
Freshwater Pollution Revealed By Diatoms
medicalnewstoday.com — “Researchers in India have demonstrated that microscopic aquatic creatures could be used as the ecological equivalent of a canary in a coalmine for assessing inland freshwater lakes and ponds. Writ” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Freshwater Pollution Revealed By Diatoms http://mnt.to/3Ccg #biology
Is light pollution to blame for insomnia?
insomnialand.com — “We know that our body’s circadian rhythm plays an important role in our sleep patterns (yet isn’t fully understood). So the theory that light pollution may be responsible for disrupting our sleep sounds plausible. We got thinking about this after” View full resource at insomnialand.com
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Is light pollution to blame for insomnia? http://bit.ly/aejsep
Stop Pesticide Pollution Bill
action.biologicaldiversity.org — “Stop Pesticide Pollution Bill” View full resource at action.biologicaldiversity.org
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Yup RT @sarahelabance: Pesticides cause cancer, hurt reproduction in humans & animals. No 2 lobbyists loosen regs! http://bit.ly/jy38x6
Energetic Pollution Prevents Healing
massagemag.com — “Energetic pollutants, such as mental, emotional and physical pain, electromagnetic frequencies and other pollutants, can hinder a client's ability to heal. They can also build up within ourselves, the therapists, making our work more difficult while contributing to possible burnout.” View full resource at massagemag.com
Most Recently Shared on February 2, 2010 at 10:38 pm By:
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MASSAGE News: Energetic Pollution Prevents Healing http://bit.ly/apXA2L
Sources of pollution in waterways
physorg.com — “Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are components of petroleum products such as gasoline, coal, and oil. They are also produced as by-products of the combustion of fuels including petroleum and fire wood. PAHs can cause cancer and other health effects. Because they are produced during combustion, ...” View full resource at physorg.com
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Sources of pollution in waterways http://bit.ly/cmkZRW
Garbage in, pollution out
chinadaily.com.cn — “After walking half a block just to put an empty water bottle in a waste bin marked recycle, you might be forgiven for feeling relaxed about your role in helping to save the planet.” View full resource at chinadaily.com.cn
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Garbage in, pollution out. China Daily http://bit.ly/aUWKDg
Diatoms reveal freshwater pollution
sciencedaily.com — “Researchers in India have demonstrated that microscopic aquatic creatures could be used as the ecological equivalent of a canary in a coalmine for assessing inland freshwater lakes and ponds. The team reports how diatoms respond badly to pollutants and sewage contamination.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Second-hand pollution
sciencedaily.com — “Everything from simple tools to complete factories is available for export from the US and Europe to the developing world. At first site, such "recycling" of equipment sounds laudable, but a European research team argues that such exports are slowing the adoption of more environmentally friendly and non-polluting technology across the globe.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Second-hand pollution. ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/8lOG8Q
Are Plants Pollution Fighters?
organicauthority.com — “Infants, the elderly, individuals with chronic diseases and residents of urban areas are at greater risk. In addition, the EPA notes, the concentrations of many pollutants indoors exceed those outdoors. The locations of highest concern are those involving prolonged, continuing exposure -- that is, the home, school and workplace. In the mid-1980s, Dr. B.C. Wolverton and fellow re” View full resource at organicauthority.com
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I love how they look, but can indoor plants fight #pollution? http://bit.ly/cVsUcS
AHA on air pollution and CVD
theheart.org — “The new report is an update to the 2004 scientific statement linking air pollution and cardiovascular disease, one that was needed because of numerous studies that expanded the” View full resource at theheart.org
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Growing evidence linking air pollution with cardiovascular disease: AHA: The new report is an update to the 2004 s... http://bit.ly/9EOe44
Health Effects Of Air Pollution
medicalnewstoday.com — “Experts at the Health Protection Agency say that current methods of reporting the health effects of air pollution are outdated and need to be reviewed if they are to more accurately reflect enviro” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on September 15, 2010 at 7:00 pm By:
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Health Effects Of Air Pollution http://mnt.to/3JNF
Air Pollution and Effects on Asthma
nycallergydoctor.com — “Air Pollution and Effects on Asthma” View full resource at nycallergydoctor.com
Most Recently Shared on July 23, 2010 at 3:18 pm By:
Dr. Arthur Lubitz Doctor, Internist, Allergist, Physician, and Active Health Library
Air pollution exposure can worsen asthma in areas excessive fuel exhaust Try to avoid walking during rush hour http://bit.ly/dvdLsY #asthma
NRDC: Asthma and Air Pollution
nrdc.org — “NRDC: Bad air can bring on asthma attacks, even in healthy people; tracking air quality and controlling pollution from cars, factories and power plants can help.” View full resource at nrdc.org
Most Recently Shared on September 28, 2010 at 9:45 pm By:
Joshua Davidson Allergist, Physician, Doctor, Pediatrician, and Internist
Poor air quality in L.A. this week. Air pollution can make asthma and allergy symptoms much worse: http://bit.ly/aQFdVf #allergies #asthma
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