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Five Industries Taking a Dive Due to the Lingering Bad Economy

Joy Larson — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:13:16 +0000

If you thought your job was bad, you just might be right. The lack of a real come back in the economy has hit some industries harder than others. What little industry the economy hasn’t brought to its knees, technology has m

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Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:35:49 +0000

As the surgeon general helpfully details on every pack of cigarettes, there are many health problems associated with smoking. But here's a new one: Smoking can cause restless nights.

German researchers surveyed the sleep habits of 1,100 smokers and 1,200 non-smokers. They found that 17 percent of

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What Can Ruin Your Health More Than Smoking?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:48:28 +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.

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How Much Weight Do Ex-Smokers Put On After Quitting?

Shauna Wright — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:20:05 +0000

Since nicotine is an appetite suppressant and a stimulant, a fear of weight gain is one reason many smokers cite for refusing to quit.

And a new report stating ex-smokers pack on more pounds than previously thought probably won’t help matters any — but all may not be as it seems.

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New Zealand Strives to Be the World's First Smoke-Free Nation

Shauna Wright — Mon, 28 May 2012 17:26:44 +0000

Cigarette smoking is already banned in many public places, including bars and restaurants — but if New Zealand has its way, it won’t be long before no one there smokes at all.

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Few Complaints Over Tobacco Ban

brooke — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:02:52 +0000

Since enacting a campus-wide ban on tobacco products this past fall, UM officials have received few complaints over the policy.

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Sorry Smokers, It's Better to Avoid Short Cuts When Quitting — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:11:30 +0000

While surveys consistently show that more than 3 out of 4 smokers would like to quit, only about 10 percent of those who try each year are successful.

Fortunately, new studies show one way to raise those numbers is to treat smoking as a chronic disease — like high blood pressure — for which long-term treatment is offered.

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