Why Do People Smoke?

It surprises me, how many people smoke and do illegal activities, even though they know the consequences.

Why do they do it?

Some people claim smoking makes them thinner-thats because when you smoke you lose your taste for food, so when you eat you don't taste anything. (That means you can't enjoy your cake! Or candy!)

There is also the chance of getting lung cancer, 

People usually get addicted-but than why do they smoke in the first place?

A study shows that "smokers" usually start when in their teen years, due to peer pressure or the make that they feel more "Mature" when they smoke. 

Some people smoke to feel better and find they can't stop. 

Another study shows that kids with parents that smoke are more likely to try it, to see why their parents like it so much or because they believe its good to do it since their parents do it!

What do you think?

Energy Drinks Pose Serious Health Risk to Kids: Globe and Mail

Energy drinks pose serious health risk to kids: Canadian medical journal

Samm Robbins, 14, enjoys the occasional energy drink but sees it taking hold of people her age who become far to reliant on the beverage's buzz. Nina Linton/For the Globe and Mail

Federal minister of health needs to be ‘awakened’ to danger of sky-high caffeine levels

Carly Weeks

From Tuesday's Globe and Mail Published on Monday, Jul. 26, 2010 12:43PM EDT Last updated on Monday, Jul. 26, 2010 4:00PM EDT

 

Caffeinated energy drinks are a potential danger to children and need stronger scrutiny from government health officials, warns a new editorial in Canada’s leading medical journal.
The editorial, published online Monday by the Canadian Medical Association Journal, argues that the growing availability of highly-caffeinated energy drinks poses a serious threat to the health of young people who are vulnerable to the effects of caffeine.
“It is time for the federal minister of health to be awakened and alerted to concerns about energy drinks sold to children,” states the editorial, written by Noni MacDonald, section editor of population and public health at CMAJ, Matthew Stanbrook, CMAJ’s deputy editor, scientific and Paul Hébert, editor-in-chief of the journal. “Strict regulations are required if business practices and consumer trends are not curbed.”
Red Bull is one high-profile example of a caffeinated energy drink. But the market for these products has exploded in recent years, meaning there is a growing number of products available that deliver high levels of caffeine to consumers.
Unlike cola drinks or similar carbonated beverages, these energy drinks contain much higher levels of caffeine.
For instance, a 250 millilitre bottle of Coca-Cola contains 26 milligrams of caffeine, according to the company’s web site. But a 75 millilitre bottle of Rockstar “energy shot” contains 200 milligrams of caffeine. A 355 millilitre can of Red Bull contains 113.6 milligrams of caffeine.
Health Canada says children between ages 10 and 12 should not consume more than 85 milligrams of caffeine a day. Healthy adults shouldn’t consume more than 400 milligrams a day, the department says.
“At a minimum, all products with caffeine levels exceeding 100 milligrams should have labels and advertising that carry warnings comparable to those required for caffeine tablets. To minimize use by children, there should be no advertising targeting this vulnerable group,” the editorial says.
Caffeine tablets carry warnings they should not be taken by children and that excessive amounts of caffeine can lead to irritability, loss of sleep, nervousness, and even rapid heart rate.
One of the biggest concerns, according to the authors, is that it’s extremely difficult to tell how much caffeine energy drinks actually contain. While companies print how much synthetic caffeine their drinks contain on product labels, they’re not required to state the amount of caffeine contained in herbal ingredients that are also included in their product.
Red Bull and other companies that sell caffeinated energy drinks did not respond to requests for comment.
Refreshments Canada, an industry association representing beverage makers, issued a statement saying companies that sell caffeinated energy drinks are responsible and don’t engage in marketing campaigns aimed at children. It states that energy drink labels clearly indicate the products should not be consumed by children and that the products have been approved for sale in more than 100 countries.

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• Energy drinks pose serious health risk to kids: Canadian medical journal (theglobeandmail.com)

The Planets Only Immortal Animal

While checking my mail on Yahoo! I came across this article and thought it would interesting to share!

The planet's only immortal animal is spreading fast

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Michael Bolen

Photo: Turritopsis nutricula or the 'immortal' jellyfish. The species uses a process called transdifferentiation to reverse...

Yahoo! Canada News

A species of jellyfish has evolved the potential for immortality - and they're starting to spread.

The species turritopsis nutricula is able to transform itself from its mature state back into a polyp (immature jellyfish) and then back again - picture a gelatinous 'Benjamin Button' on repeat.

The species, which is only 4-5 mm in diameter, performs this miraculous feat using a process known as transdifferentiation, in which one type of cell transforms into another. While this sounds a lot like what happens in stem cells, the process is distinct.

Turritopsis nutricula isn't the only species to use the technique; salamanders use the process to regrow limbs, while chickens utilize it to repair damaged eyes. Turritopsis nutricula, however, is the only species able to regenerate its entire body.

The entire transformation from adult to polyp takes place very rapidly, helping to explain why it has never been observed in the wild. The process, however, has been observed in the lab, and so far 100 per cent of specimens have been capable of the transformation.

Theoretically, the process can go on indefinitely, which may help to explain why scientists have noticed a spike in the number of these jellyfish in the oceans. "We are looking at a worldwide silent invasion," said Dr Maria Miglietta of the Smithsonian Tropical Marine Institute.

The jellyfish are believed to have originated in the Caribbean, but, due to the common shipping practice of emptying ballast water in foreign ports, is now found all over the globe.

While the jellyfish can potentially live forever, it's unlikely that one ever will.

That's because like other jellyfish, Turritopsis nutricula is often eaten by other animals and readily succumbs to disease.

Other larger long-lived species have a better chance at reaching impressive ages. Bowhead whales, tortoises and koi fish can all live to be more than 200 years old. Plant species can live even longer. The oldest known bristlecone pine is nearly 5,000 years old.

That isn't stopping scientists around the globe from searching for the secret that allows this unique jellyfish from reversing the aging process. Mastering transdifferentiation could be the key to discovering a real fountain of youth.

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So, they have discovered an animal that has the capability to live forever. Sorry Vampire Lovers, this ability will not be transferred to humans, and the jelly fish CAN live forever but probably won't because there is disease and other animals that like to eat it. Who knows there could be humans eating it hoping to get the Transdifferentiation ability.

Lip Chap: Drys your lips!

When you use lip chap. Why do you use it? Most people use it to moisturize their lips. But, Some Lip chaps have a super special Make $ Plan used.
They make it so that your lips are soft and wet for a little while, but the add a secret ingredient that, in the long run makes your lips dryer. Why? So you buy more Lip chap! But what is this "Secret Ingredient." And More importantly...Is there a brand that actually works?



The Secret Ingredient:
All lip chaps that have this ingredient are the ones that will make your lips dryer. So make sure to avoid lip chaps with this on the ingredient list.
Ready?
Petroleum. Which is also an ingredient in making gas that runs your car.
So basically your putting gas on your lips.

Brands:
One personal favourite is Burt's Bees. Its made with all NATURAL Ingredients. And doesn't have Petroleum in it! Other Natural Lip chaps work too!
Remember: Petroleum is the stuff from PetroStation!