Smoking : Even after the cigarette has been extinguished and the smoker has left the room - the effects can still be harmful. Scientists have warned that nicotine clings to clothing, furniture and even floors, where it can react with a common pollutant to form carcinogenic compounds. I must admit though, most of the smokers I know are considerate enough to stand out in the cold when they have their fix, rather than pollute my soft furnishings! ( says the ex-smoker )
Alcohol : To be avoided at all costs if you are searching for eternal youth. Not only does this make you look older - but it speeds up the aging process. Researchers in Milan University revealed that as people grow older their telomeres shorten, eventually leading to the death of cells. This process is sadly accelerated in heavy drinkers. (Without wishing to bore you - I suggest you Google this).
So to protect your telomeres - put the bottle down.
But, who'd have thought we ought to avoid - Windscreen Water and Romantic Comedies ?
Windscreen Water : can make you dangerously ill. ( Better stick to my usual tipple then ). Warm stagnant water is a haven for legionella - which, if inhaled may lead to Legionnaires' Disease. Adding screen wash to the water will help irradiate the bug; I wonder if an Ice and a Slice do the same ?
Romantic Comedies : Notting Hill is my most favourite movie of all time. I never tire of it - and again this Christmas we all sat around to watch. There we were merrily thinking that this movie was the 'perfect cinematic entertainment' over the festive period. Little did I know that it was going to have a dire impact on my love life. Australian Scientists discovered that it might make me dissatisfied with my partner and would give me an unrealistic expectation of relationships. ( So long as Mike doesn't say Oops-a-Daisies or wear his swimming goggles to the cinema - I think he's safe ).
BUT - Oh my stars - my kids are doomed. Better send them off to immerse themselves in Call of Duty instead !
Well on a lighter note - the researchers did tell us that there were some things that are good for us. But - at the risk of exciting you too much - that's for the next blog post.
( Source - The Week - December 2010 )
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