15 Everyday Things That Can Harm Your Health

[Music] [Music] fifteen everyday things that can harm your health people have got used to lots of different things which exists in the modern everyday life you don't perceive them as something unusual or think about how safe they are for you very often different companies use targeted methods of influence to make you buy questionable things you don't need however some of them may be not only unnecessary but also quite dangerous for your health you're about to see some ordinary things you most likely have at home is it safe to wash your hands using antibacterial soap are you sure you should continue using mascara you rarely think about the level of their quality but the harm they caused has been proven by different researchers [Music] fifteen plastic food containers it's not the plastic itself that harms you but the chemical component that manufacturers used to make the containers solid frequent washing heating and contact with food make the situation worse the plastic becomes very toxic and dangerous do not use plastic food containers for more than five months and especially make sure you avoid using them in the microwave 14 tais oh this comes as a surprise if you are a businessman or an office worker you most likely have to wear a tie that's just a part of a formal dress code despite this fact more than 80% of those who wear ties by them highly uncomfortable and constricting but that's not all research has proven that when a person adjust the tie the pressure in their eyes increases which leads to such a serious problem as ba coma you have to choose what scares you more your bosses anger or the risk of developing a nasty disease [Music] 13 washing machine to begin with we don't encourage you to get rid of your washing machine just consider several facts before drawing any conclusions studies conducted on the matter have shown that washing machines are full to the brim with bacteria all this gets onto the newly wash clothes and then to your body specialists in microbiology say that just one load of underwear contains more than 100 million ecoli germs and they are not the only ones hepatitis A virus rotavirus Salmonella and others can be rolling around in this device if you want to avoid the disease such bacteria can cause clean the machine regularly to do it let it go through one cycle without anything inside just water and bleach what is more if you have an opportunity dry your clothing in the Sun ultraviolet rays kill bacteria as effectively as bleaching chemicals do [Music] twelve vitamin C and candies if candies booze vitamin C is an ingredient don't hurry to grab them from the store shelf in fact this element is ascorbic acid which tends to soften the enamel of your teeth if you keep the candies in your mouth for a prolonged period of time it results in a substantial damage and even the erosion of the teeth it is especially harmful to chew hard candies [Music] eleven Crocs millions of people love wearing this simple pair of shoes every day but Crocs do not provide an essential stability for the heel and unfixed heel can lead to many different problems such as toe deformities the formation of calluses and foot pain another reason to wear something more comfortable is the back of the shank the part of the shoe which provides support between the toes and the heel becomes very soft after prolonged use and it is crucial for any footwear to have a very solid shank so that you don't feel any discomfort while walking 10 skinny jeans [Music] first of all such clothing is prone to limit your mobility and as a result you lose the bounce while walking why is it a big deal slide bouncing is a natural protection of your joints it is shock absorbing and therefore reduces pressure what is more if your pair of jeans is too tight and you wear it for a long time it can cause the compression of muscles and nerves consequences can be quite bad in such a case [Music] nine mascara [Music] pay close attention to the ingredients of mascara when you buy a new one some of the components like Paragon aluminum powder and propylene glycol may be very dangerous for the health of your eyes also avoid using your friend's mascara because it can cause the formation of bacteria and fungi and lead to the growth of an infection [Music] eight contact lenses what a lens is put into your eye it blocks the oxygen from getting to your eye tissue it definitely can't be called a positive influence it can lead to dryness and pain in your eyes and even inflict damage to the corneas it doesn't mean that you shouldn't wear contact lenses at all just avoid overusing them 7 nonstick cookware the proof fluorinated chemicals used to create the nonstick cover on your frying pan or not dangerous by themselves however when the temperature exceeds 446 degrees Fahrenheit the frying surface extracts a certain amount of the volatile substances Danish researchers have found out that the presence of these poisonous chemicals and human blood can lead to the formation of cancer cells six laser printer not all of them but about 40% of such printers have a feature hopeful for your help be a bit small toner particles when you inhale them your lungs get as much damage as smoking cigarettes causes if you are exposed to such emissions on a regular basis it can lead to such illnesses which miners who work in coal mines have these include serious respiratory diseases [Music] five office desk perhaps you will be horrified to find out that your working desk is swarming with germs scientists have conducted research which included the procedure of swabbing desks in offices they have found about 21,000 germs for one square inch 25,000 more were housing on phones just so that you can compare on a toilet seat only 49 germs per 1 square inch have been collected [Music] four bright lights all right so human right here we go it seems that the brighter the light is the better it is for your eyes they don't have to over exert themselves trying to figure out the objects in the dimness not exactly correct if you use fluorescent lights or if you tend to over illuminate your house serious health problems can appear headaches stress anxiety cardiovascular disease chronic tiredness and even erectile dysfunction consent for such type of lighting [Music] three candles candles used to be popular as a source of light nowadays it's only a lovely addition to create the proper atmosphere what harm can set your romantic thing cause in fact a lot recent research has found out that many candles which are paraffin based emit fumes that are toxic such as benzene it isn't likely to kill you but try to maintain good ventilation when lighting candles to antibacterial soap the law regulated the amount of triclosan the antiseptic use in antibacterial soap to 0.12 0.3% however the harm is so much bigger triclosan weakens the immune system and makes our body resist the absorption of antibiotics it also can cause a hormonal imbalance and muscular dystrophy in fact antibacterial soap is no more than a marketing trick research shows that any bacteria can be washed off your hands with a simple soap [Music] one using the toilet Progress has brought us many unhealthy habits including sitting on the toilet incorrectly for the 90 degree angle in your hips the natural passage of the intestines is disrupted and practically sealed off in the worst case it may lead to irritable bowels constipation hemorrhoids and even colon cancer the natural position of a 45 degree angle in the hips is better for your health these are the facts it's up to you what to do with this information share it with friends let them be aware and make their own choice hit the like button if this video gathers 15,000 likes we will tell you about everyday habits that can cause irreparable harm to your health if you want to know about the news from all spheres of life remember to press subscribe join us on the bright side where we have a lot of interesting videos for you [Music]

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Length: 11min 54sec (714 seconds)

Published: Sat Nov 04 2017