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Melinda Carstensen
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Executive Editor, Everyday Health
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By Melinda Carstensen Verified, Ingrid Strauch Verified, Denise Maher, Sarah DiGiulio Verified| Everyday Health Verified The second most common cause of lung cancer, after smoking, is radon, an odorless, colorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas that can be emitted from water, rocks, and soil underneath the foundation of your house. Radon is alarmingly common, affecting as many as one in 10 homes. In the past, the easiest route to knowing if it was there was to test for it with an over-the-counter home kit.
By Madeline R. Vann, Niya Jones, Amy Gorin, Melinda Carstensen Verified| Everyday Health Verified 2. Drinking water speeds metabolism. Drinking plenty of water is healthful for a number of reasons, but it doesn't make your body burn calories faster. It can help you feel full, which may keep some cravings at bay. "But that effect doesn't last very long," Weihofen cautions. "One of the things that does help is soup before a meal. A broth-type soup does help cut down on the amount of calories you will eat." Of course, broth won't speed metabolism, either, but it will help you stick to your diet plan.
By Melinda Carstensen Verified, Ingrid Strauch Verified, Denise Maher, Sarah DiGiulio Verified| Everyday Health Verified The second most common cause of lung cancer, after smoking, is radon, an odorless, colorless, naturally occurring radioactive gas that can be emitted from water, rocks, and soil underneath the foundation of your house. Radon is alarmingly common, affecting as many as one in 10 homes. In the past, the easiest route to knowing if it was there was to test for it with an over-the-counter home kit.
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Everyday Health
DoctorDirectory is now part of Everyday Health Professional, a Ziff-Davis company. Please see the Everyday Health Professional page for more information.
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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Founded: 1996