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Asthma triggers around the house

Simple precautions could prevent asthma attacks.

Mold: Mold grows in damp areas, so make sure to clean areas where mold could be starting to form, such as bathrooms, basements and the kitchen sink.

Dust Mites: Dust mites slowly begin to gather in carpets, bed sheets, and furniture. A good practice is to wash bed sheets and blankets every week and vacuum the floor often.

Other common triggers of asthma attacks are secondhand smoke, pets, and chemical irritants. Try to reduce exposure whenever possible.

Alcohol Prevention

Alcohol is dangerous. It causes more deaths than any other drug because people often underestimate the short-term and long-term effects it can have on your body.

Short-term immediate effects (being under the influence) are likely to cause bad decisions that can result in hurt feelings, arguments and injuries, to name a few.

Long-term effects include physical and mental health problems. Childhood and adolescent development can be greatly affected, chronic disease develops, and altered thought patterns can form.

Smoking and Cancer

Know the statistics before you smoke

Smoking is directly responsible for a third of all cancer related deaths.

People face more than just lung cancer when they smoke. Related cancers include mouth (teeth, gums, and throat), pancreas, kidneys, and more, as well as heart disease.

Secondhand smoke is also a big concern. It causes cancer and thousands of deaths of non-smokers every year.