Recent Health Blog | Quitting Smoking PostsSmoking Ban Reduces Heart Attacksby Aimee Amodio05 Jan 2009 06:53 PMThe 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 Amodio23 Jun 2008 08:18 PMThere 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 Amodio15 Nov 2007 07:50 AMThe 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 Smokeoutby Aimee Amodio12 Nov 2007 06:00 PMThe 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 15thby Aimee Amodio08 Nov 2007 12:42 PMOne 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 Amodio29 Oct 2007 08:22 PMThere 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 Walletby Aimee Amodio29 Oct 2007 04:22 PMAre 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 Amodio05 Mar 2007 03:52 PMThe 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. The FDA May Get The Power To Regulate Tobaccoby Aimee Amodio02 Mar 2007 03:49 PMA bipartisan group led by Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts and U.S. Representatives Henry Waxman of California and Tom Davis of Virginia hope to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the power to regulate tobacco. How Close Are We To A Smoke-Free Workplace?by Aimee Amodio30 Jan 2007 06:15 PMMore and more places are banning smoking in public places. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Hahaha it's like DefCon Five (the military alert level)..." |
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