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The Surprising Link Between Air Pollution & Diabetes
by Emily Listfield
November 7, 2010 / Parade
Air pollution is not just bad for your lungs; it may increase your chance of having diabetes. According to a new study by Children's Hospital in Boston, people who live in areas wih the highest levels of pollution have a 20% greater chance of getting adult-onset (Type 2) diabetes.
"After adjusting for lifestyle factors like weight and education, air pollution remained associated with this type of diabetes," says study co-author Dr. Allison Goldfine of Harvard's Joslin Diabetes Center.
Over 23 million Americans have diabetes, and experts now believe that environment factors may play a role. Air pollution might cause chronic low-grade inflammation, "and inflammation can make you more susceptible to the disease," Dr. Goldfine says.
While more studies are under way, consider this healthy living twofer: "Walk and ride your bike [outdoors since we already know most air quality is worse indoors] as much as possible," Dr. Goldfine urges. "You'll reduce pollution and get the exercis you need to prevent diabetes."
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Suzy Cohen RPh of www.dearpharmacist.com reports that new car owners may be at risk for low levels of iodine...possibly due to car interior air being high in bromine out gassing.
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This data is logical since we already know that smokers need extra amounts of vitamin C / anti-oxidants.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1349925/
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http://www.who.int/indoorair/en/
http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/household/indoor_air_poll.htm
http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1014/top-10-online-stores-for-eco-friendly-decorating/
http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1014/top-10-online-stores-for-eco-friendly-decorating/
by Emily Listfield
November 7, 2010 / Parade
Air pollution is not just bad for your lungs; it may increase your chance of having diabetes. According to a new study by Children's Hospital in Boston, people who live in areas wih the highest levels of pollution have a 20% greater chance of getting adult-onset (Type 2) diabetes.
"After adjusting for lifestyle factors like weight and education, air pollution remained associated with this type of diabetes," says study co-author Dr. Allison Goldfine of Harvard's Joslin Diabetes Center.
Over 23 million Americans have diabetes, and experts now believe that environment factors may play a role. Air pollution might cause chronic low-grade inflammation, "and inflammation can make you more susceptible to the disease," Dr. Goldfine says.
While more studies are under way, consider this healthy living twofer: "Walk and ride your bike [outdoors since we already know most air quality is worse indoors] as much as possible," Dr. Goldfine urges. "You'll reduce pollution and get the exercis you need to prevent diabetes."
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Suzy Cohen RPh of www.dearpharmacist.com reports that new car owners may be at risk for low levels of iodine...possibly due to car interior air being high in bromine out gassing.
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This data is logical since we already know that smokers need extra amounts of vitamin C / anti-oxidants.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1349925/
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http://www.who.int/indoorair/en/
http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/household/indoor_air_poll.htm
http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1014/top-10-online-stores-for-eco-friendly-decorating/
http://www.greenyourdecor.com/1014/top-10-online-stores-for-eco-friendly-decorating/
