Tag Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Heart study suggests city center pollution doubles risk of calcium build-up in arteries

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

People who live in city centres are twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery calcification (CAC), which can lead to heart disease, than people who live in less polluted urban and rural areas. Heart study suggests city center pollution … Continue reading →

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EPA Nipping at the Heels of Shale Gas Producers

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Environmental Protection Agency EPA has issued first ever air pollution rules for fracking wells. Drillers will be required to capture gas and its smog producing compounds that are released when the wells are tapped for the first time. This … Continue reading →

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Healthy, green and cheap but is cycling good for you?

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Cyclists raise Portsmouth air pollution concerns-BBC News Healthy, green and cheap but is cycling good for you? Nitrogen dioxides levels measured in parts of the south east of England are reported to exceed the EU standards and its having an … Continue reading →

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Wearing A Facemask To Limit Air Pollution Exposure During Exercise

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Wearing A Facemask To Limit Air Pollution Exposure Lowers Blood Pressure And Improves Heart Rate Variability During Exercise|Medical New Today According to data presented at the World Congress of Cardiology (WCC) Scientific Sessions in Beijing,in June 2012, wearing a facemask … Continue reading →