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A Most Impressive Way To Light Up A Smoke [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:53:15 +0000

Cigarettes, a lot of people are trying to forget them this time of year. I applaud you for doing that if you are trying to quit. If you're not trying to quit you can at least learn to do some tricks to entertain us nonsmokers when you light up.

New Research Reveals Popular Kids Smoke More

Mike Adams — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 21:39:13 +0000

We do not know anyone that believes it would be cool to eventually grow up to have heart disease, lung cancer or emphysema.

Yet, a new study suggests that popular students are smoking more cigarettes than those less popular, putting the the "cool kids" at a higher risk for developing health problems.

New Research Claims Exercise May Help You Stop Smoking

Mike Adams — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:20:41 +0000

Smokers who have tried to quit in the past using patches, gum, voodoo witchdoctor magic and other addiction propaganda may just want to step outside for a run the next time they feel the need to smoke,. A new study shows that exercise seems to overcome nicotine cravings. The study, which was recently published in the [...]

People Are Buying Fewer Cigarettes — But More Pipes and Cigars

Shauna Wright — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 03:11:53 +0000

While statistics seem to show the number of cigarette smokers has been shrinking in recent years, don’t celebrate just yet — because while people may be smoking fewer cigarettes, a growing number have become pipe and cigar aficionados.

Smoker Fired for Smelling Like Cigarette Smoke — Is It Fair? [POLL]

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:01:58 +0000

Smoking is banned in a lot of places, since people don’t want to breathe in the fumes. But to fire someone from their job for smelling like smoke seems a bit excessive, no? Turns out it’s a loaded argument. Stephanie Cannon, of Fridley, MN, believes that she was fired from her job as a medical [...]

What Can Ruin Your Health More Than Smoking?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:48:28 +0000

If you’re sedentary, it’s time to get moving — a new study has revealed a lack of physical activity could be as harmful to your health as smoking. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say that while smoking is responsible for 5 million deaths worldwide every year, physical inactivity could be killing as [...]

Reasons To Quit – Stop Smoking Ad Gets Great Results [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:54:39 +0000

It is amazing how strong our will power is when we understand the reasons behind our actions. If you desire to quit smoking, this might be all the reason you need.

CDC Unleashes Disturbing Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign – Is It Too Disturbing? [GRAPHIC PHOTOS]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:30:53 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has always been against smoking, often using ads and commercials to warn people about the dangers. However, some people think their latest anti-smoking ads may be going a bit too far.

The organization is rolling out a $54 million national media campaign in an effort to prompt smokers to quit and, what some are saying, scare people away from cigarettes.

Should Smoking Be Banned in Bars? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:55:39 +0000

It wasn’t that long ago that smoking was as synonymous with bars as alcohol and questionable decisions. However, over the last decade, more and more states and local government are banning cigarettes from saloons. The latest state to consider the measure is Indiana, where Governor Mitch Daniels is supporting legislation which would ban smoking for all indoor workplaces [...]

Doctors Should Offer All Smokers Help with Quitting, Study Says

Shauna Wright — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:15:17 +0000

Although doctors typically gauge a smoker’s willingness to quit before offering help in doing so, new research indicates that help should be offered to all smokers. After reviewing 13 past clinical trials, UK researchers found that some smokers at least tried to quit after getting simple advice from a doctor, but actual assistance in quitting [...]