Kids Kick Butts Day March 31st
Wednesday March 31, 2004
Today marks the 9th annual celebration of Kick Butts Day. Thousands of kids across America will take part in activities designed to draw attention to the advertising that Big ... Read More
Paula Quit Smoking
Tuesday March 30, 2004
Paula has learned that there is no such thing as 'just one' cigarette. She lost a 20 month quit thinking a few cigarettes at the holiday party wouldn't hurt. ... Read More
Cigarette Smoking and Cancer
Saturday March 27, 2004
Lung cancer is caused by cigarette smoking 87 per cent of the time. Smoking is also responsible for cancers of the larynx, mouth, esophagus, and bladder. The National Cancer ... Read More
Smoking and Memory Loss
Tuesday March 23, 2004
According to a new study by Dr. Lenore Launer of the National Institute on Aging in Maryland, elderly smokers experience age-related mental decline at five times the rate of their ... Read More
Learn to Relax
Tuesday March 23, 2004
From Stress Management Guide, Melissa Stoppler: "We're born knowing how to relax. Babies instinctively relax and sleep when their bodies and minds need a break. Over the years, we ... Read More
New Studies Indicate a Different Cause for Most Heart Attacks
Saturday March 20, 2004
New studies are showing that the slow buildup of plaque on artery walls may not be the biggest threat to a heart attack after all.
'The old idea was this: ... Read More
A Perspective on Life after Quitting
Friday March 19, 2004
Karen quit smoking 4 years ago. Now, years later, she shares her views on the value of becoming and remaining a non-smoker.
"Today I celebrate the miracle of being a ... Read More
Weight Gain and Quitting Smoking
Wednesday March 17, 2004
When Maia quit smoking, she started the best journey of her life. The benefits have been far-reaching, and weight loss has been one of them.
"This morning I stepped on ... Read More
Sneak in a little exercise
Tuesday March 16, 2004
Headaches Guide, Teri Robert has some suggestions about how to work some light exercise into your schedule. Whether you have trouble moving due to breathing problems, or you're a ... Read More
Kerri Quits Smoking
Sunday March 14, 2004
"My name is Kerri. I'm 31 years old, and I have been a nicotine addict for more than half of my life. I was 13 when I smoked my first ... Read More
How Old Were You When You Quit Smoking?
Thursday March 11, 2004
It seems that often, younger people have a tough time quitting tobacco permanently. Perhaps this is due in part to the fact that smoking has not yet affected their health. ... Read More
Quit Smoking 101 - A Free E-mail Course
Saturday March 6, 2004
Recovery from nicotine addiction is a process. It doesn't happen overnight, and the more you understand about how the process works, the better you'll be able to navigate your way ... Read More
Secondhand Smoke Poll Questions
Thursday March 4, 2004
Secondhand smoke, also known as passive smoking, is a serious health risk for everyone. The U.S. Evironmental Protection Agency (EPA) has classified it as a Group A carcinogen. Learn what ... Read More
A Drug for Weight Loss and Smoking That Really Works?
Wednesday March 3, 2004
At the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions scheduled to take place in early March, among the most anticipated studies to be presented are those involving rimonabant (trade name: Acomplia, ... Read More
Best of the Forum: Tips for Quitting - Week One
Tuesday March 2, 2004
What does the first week of quitting tobacco feel like? How do people manage the discomforts of withdrawal from nicotine? Tips for the first week is full of practical ... Read More