Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects one in eight adults aged between 20 to 40 worldwide,[1] and one in three adults between ages 40 and 59.
Chewing tobacco and snuff don’t carry all of the same risks as cigarettes, but they still significantly increase the risk of several types of cancer.
Brushing your teeth twice a day keeps plaque and bacteria in check, which can help prevent dental problems such as cavities, gum disease, and oral infections.
Excessive exposure to the UV rays in sunlight is a known melanoma risk, but that risk increases significantly inside a tanning bed.
Microplastics are ubiquitous and have been found in the most remote parts of the world. Their ties to respiratory, digestive, fertility, and neurological issues, as well as several cancers, means it’s important to reduce your exposure.
Filled with carcinogenic chemicals like formaldehyde, chemical hair straighteners can more than double your risk of some cancers. Even if you avoid the products, you may want to take further precautions.
HPV infection is far and away the leading cause of cervical cancer, and can cause several other cancers. Vaccination can virtually eliminate this risk.
