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	What is in the shisha smoke? A recipe they never told you. Shisha smoke actually contains: Carbon monoxide Tar Carcinogenic, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) Toxic heavy metals such as arsenic, nickel, cobalt, chromium. Table 1 shows that shisha smoke actually contains greater quantities of harmful chemicals compared to cigarette smoke. Unlike what you might think, shisha smoking is addictive!1 Shisha smoking is an efficient nicotine delivery system. Using a water pipe for 45 minutes approximately triples nicotine exposure.	Short term health effects of shisha smoking 45 minutes of shisha smoking brings about a substantial increase in expired air carbon monoxide, plasma nicotine and heart rate.	Longer term health effects of shisha smoking As the duration of a single puff of shisha smoke is double that of a cigarette and the suction pressure for inhalation of shisha smoke is four times that for a cigarette, shisha smoke reaches deeper into the lung tissue. Over time, shisha smoking is likely to: increase blood pressure & heart rate; increase the chances of cardiovascular disease; increase incidences of respiratory disorders; increase episodes of sudden and short periods of oxygen deprivation that can result in heart attack or brain stroke; bring about cancer of the lung, mouth and bladder; bring about sterility in males & infertility in females and increase risk of mouth and gum disease. Sharing the waterpipe mouthpiece also poses the risk of transmitting communicable diseases, such as hepatitis, cold sores, etc. Reference : 1. Tobacco Related Disease Research Program Special Reprints, 'Hooked on shisha? What you don't know can kill you' (July 2006).

   

The lights come on and people experience a different side of Singapore as the sun sets. Don’t be lured by the sweet smelling shisha. Whether you are a party animal, a food connoisseur or simply a ‘nocturnal’ being, nightlife in Singapore offers you so much to do, till the wee hours of the morning. Read more to see what are the things you can do.

Night Cycling Gather a group of friends, grab a bike each and cycle around Singapore. Not only are you taking in the sizzling nightlife with your friends, you are also exercising. What better way to work towards your ‘30 minutes a day, 5 times a week’? You can vary your night cycling routes – CBD on Night 1, one of the Heritage Sites on Night 2, Parks on Night 3, Sentosa on Night 4, etc. There’s no lack of places to cycle around in Singapore. Keep your eyes open for those alleys! @ the Movies Refer to local listings in the Life! section of The Straits Times and you will be amazed at the selection of movies that are being screened at night. Head on down to one of the nearest cinemas to watch some of your favourite movie stars in action.

Night Shopping Need to get a last-minute present for your friend? Don’t worry if the shops in town are closed for the night. Head down to Mustafa Centre at Little India anytime, day or night. That ‘Aladdin’s cave’ offers anything and everything under its roof, at unbeatable prices. Nocturnal activities Ever curious about what animals do at night? Termed as a ‘unique night adventure’ – especially when one of the animals decide to wander off its track – let the sights, smells and sense of being with the animals at night enchant you at the world’s first Night Safari.

Food Galore Do you wake up at night craving for a piping hot plate of Hokkien Noodles or a traditional curry puff? You can get your fill at the 24 hour eating places such as the Lau Pa Sat Festival Market, Geylang Serai Market, Newton Food Centre and Glutton’s Bay @ the Esplanade. Dance the night away You can let your hair down at entertainment outlets such as Zouk, St James Power Station and Ministry of Sound. The New Asia Bar & Grill at Raffles City lets you enjoy what we mean by high life… literally since you have to head to the 71st floor for your drink(s). To tune in to contemporary and rock n’ roll, head to Bar None at Singapore Marriott Hotel.