1. Being fair-haired (blond), a smoker, and not wearing sunglasses increases your risk of having macular degeneration, which may cause blindness.

 

2. When flying long-distance, physical exercise every 2 hours is important in decreasing the risk of stroke.

 

3. Sunbathing increases the risk of skin cancer, especially in fair-skinned people.

 

4. Smoking delays wound healing.

 

5. Smoking may cause erectile dysfunction over the age of 45.

 

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