Despite the well-documented and publicized health risks of lighting up, 19% of adults still smoke cigarettes. Even graphic television ads that portray the negative consequences of smoking don’t sway many smokers to kick their intractable habit. But, a new study conducted on identical twins may provide the impetus to change smokers’ behavior. That’s… Continue Reading
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Benefits & Tips on How to Quit Smoking
An estimated 43.8 million people, 19% of all adults in the United States, smoke cigarettes. A frightening statistic, given the fact that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States,accounting for more than 440,000 deaths – one of every five deaths – in the U.S. annually. November is Lung… Continue Reading
Overall Health of Americans Needs Improvement
If you get more than 7-8 hours of sleep each night, then you’re like most U.S. adults, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But, if you are overweight or obese and don’t exercise on a regular basis, you’re also in good company. As a division… Continue Reading
Women Who Stop Smoking Gain 10 Years of Life
Everyone knows that smoking is bad for your health. Everyone. We know quitting is the obvious choice for better health, but it isn’t easy by any means. But what better incentive to quit than to know you could add nearly a decade to your life by quitting before 40? A new study published in… Continue Reading
Physical Activity Helps Teens Quit Smoking
Teens who add physical exercise to a smoking cessation program have greater success in kicking the habit, a new report from Pediatrics suggests. Studies in adult smokers have found that success is enhanced when physical exercise is added to a smoking cessation program. Physical exercise alleviates withdrawal symptoms, reduces cravings and prevents against weight… Continue Reading