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Styrofoam packaging
Styrofoam packaging

Sick due to polystyrene container

Styrofoam packaging

Styrofoam is a popular material for the production of disposable crockery. Many fast-food restaurants and vending machines use polystyrene for drinking cups and food containers due to the material's heat-insulating properties. However, polystyrene has its drawbacks: in the long and short term, it can lead to health problems.

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Hand and fingers
Arthritis in hand and fingers

Exercises for arthritis in the fingers

Hand and fingers

With arthritis in the fingers and hands, as with any form of arthritis, it is important to keep the joints moving. Regular exercise strengthens and supports the muscles around the affected joints. Through movement, nutrients and waste products are transported through the cartilage that protects the bones. 
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