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Will boxing and smoking put you at risk for heart attack?
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NO and YES: Smoking increases risk of heart attack among other very bad effects. Boxing is beneficial as exercise but risks brain injury. Exercise reduces the risk of heart attack.
Answered 8/16/2014
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Smoking is hazardous: Boxing, no. Smoking, YES INDEED. Smoking is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease ( the cause of heart attacks) as well as cancer and emphysema.
Answered 8/17/2014
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