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Great American Smokeout 2009: Measuring Success

by Aimee Amodio

19 Nov 2009 10:40 AM

I read a very interesting thing on the American Cancer Society website about quitting smoking and how you measure success. Many people look at the success rates of a particular quitting smoking program before they decide whether or not to try it. But the ACS points out a few problems with that.

Great American Smokeout 2009: November 19

by Aimee Amodio

18 Nov 2009 10:52 AM

It's Smokeout season again: the American Cancer Society celebrates the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year. On a smaller scale, Smokeouts began in the 1970s.

Smoking Ban Reduces Heart Attacks

by Aimee Amodio

05 Jan 2009 06:53 PM

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control took a look at the relationship between public smoking bans and heart attack rates -- and found some encouraging news. On July 1, 2003, Pueblo, Colorado banned smoking in workplaces.

Should Menthol Flavoring in Cigarettes be Banned?

by Aimee Amodio

23 Jun 2008 08:18 PM

There is a bill before Congress right now that would ban some flavor additives in cigarettes: mint, clove, and vanilla. These flavorings are under fire because they're seen as appealing to young people. One flavor that isn't on the list? Menthol.

Today Is the Great American Smokeout!

by Aimee Amodio

15 Nov 2007 07:50 AM

The day is here! The Great American Smokeout is going on -- are you kicking the habit for the day? If you are taking part in the Great American Smokeout, sound off in the comments to this blog. Let the whole world know that you are giving up cigarettes for today.

Alternatives to Smoking During the Great American Smokeout

by Aimee Amodio

12 Nov 2007 06:00 PM

The Great American Smokeout is just a few days away. Are you ready to give up smoking for just one day? Even if you are only quitting for a day, you may be worried about cravings and other symptoms of withdrawal.

The Great American Smokeout: November 15th

by Aimee Amodio

08 Nov 2007 12:42 PM

One week to go. Mark your calendar for the third Thursday of November. The Great American Smokeout is coming! Since the 1970s, the American Cancer Society has encouraged people to take part in the Great American Smokeout. Sure, quitting entirely would be great for your health.

Why Do You Smoke? (And Why Don't You Quit?)

by Aimee Amodio

29 Oct 2007 08:22 PM

There are many reasons why people smoke. Let's look at a few. Smoking as meal replacement. Nicotine is a proven appetite suppressant, reducing a person's desire for sweets and carbs. It may also speed up your metabolism. Some people are wired for addiction.

Seven Hundred Dollars in Your Wallet

by Aimee Amodio

29 Oct 2007 04:22 PM

Are you a smoker? Quitting smoking means an extra seven hundred dollars -- or more -- in your wallet in the next year. The average American smoker spends more than seven hundred dollars each year on tobacco products according to a study from Ohio State University.

March 28th is Kick Butts Day!

by Aimee Amodio

05 Mar 2007 03:52 PM

The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids is gearing up for Kick Butts Day on Wednesday, March 28th. Kick Butts Day is a chance for kids to stand up, speak out, and take control of the fight against tobacco. For eleven years, Kick Butts Day has united children of all ages in the fight against tobacco.



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