Available evidence supports the use of online or other computer-based smoking cessation programs for helping adults quit smoking, according to a meta-analysis of previously published studies. “Smoking is the single greatest cause of preventable disease and premature death,” the authors…
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Quit Smoking with Barack Obama
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If we’re trying to quit smoking and have failed more times than we’d care or could count, then there’s also this tip from US President Barack Obama. Speaking with Men’s Health, Obama says no one should be discouraged if they…
Quit smoking to help prevent influenza
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In view of the recent emergence of A/H1N1 influenza worldwide, a spokesman of Hong Kong Department of Health (DH) urged smokers Monday to quit the habit, one of the best preventive measures against influenza. “Research studies show a higher risk…
8 ways to quit smoking
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Here are a few steps, which will help you to stop smoking with ease. 1. Take deep breath When people smoke, more than half of what they breathe is fresh air – pulled through the cigarette right down into the…
Students celebrate Tobacco-free Day
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Students of Udayana University’s Medicine Faculty celebrated the Tobacco-free Day on Sunday by organi-zing a series of events at the Puputan Margarana square in Renon, Denpasar. Tobacco-free Day falls on May 31 each year. The celebration was held in cooperation…
Hide cigarettes from display to prevent underage smoking
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According to statistics published by the UK Cancer Research Institute, more than 400 adolescents become occasional, light smokers each day across the United Kingdom. The only important question for every caring parent is how to protect his children from smoking?…
Company Helps Workers Quit Smoking
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Going from a smoker to a nonsmoker can be a difficult journey, but a Contoocook company is trying to help its workers make the change.Dozens of employees at Prototek were heavy-duty smokers, including owners Bruce and Darlene Isabelle. They quit…
Quit the filthy Smoking habit with recession proof Chantix pills!
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The Newest smoking cessation pill Chantix received a top priority FDA review of its potential, important benefit to public health. Chantix is a proven drug to help smokers quit the filthy smoking habit, and is way more effective than existent…
Quit smoking to prevent swine flu
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The Department of Health will launch a smoking-cessation roving exhibition from May 27 to urge people to quit smoking as one of the best preventive measures against human swine influenza. The department said research shows smokers face a higher risk…
Tobacco Smoke and Breast Cancer
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A lot of studies showed that smoking can increase risk of breast cancer. But a recent study found that even young women exposed to second-hand smoke are at increased risk of breast cancer, a Canadian expert panel on tobacco smoke…
Tobacco tax hike best way to help people quit
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In response to Mr. Briant’s column “Tobacco tax increases are outrageous” his only focus is about financial impact, but I feel the focus should be on the health of our community. There’s more to this issue than money and the…
It’s never too late to quit smoking
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In the wake of the new cigarette tax hike, what tips can you recommend to help seniors quit smoking? Hacking Hank Dear Hank The single best step an older smoker can take to improve their overall health, add years to…
Children’s Tobacco Exposure Causes Premature Emphysema
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Researchers have warned that constant exposure to tobacco smoke puts children at a higher risk of developing early emphysema later in life. “Emphysematous ‘holes’ in the lung that begin as small areas of damage or impaired development may expand according…
Quit tobacco program expands to aid soldiers
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The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line has announced an expansion of Operation Quit Tobacco, an innovative program designed to help Wisconsin military personnel and veterans quit tobacco addiction. Operation Quit Tobacco offers coaching and a full course of free medication through…