Cancer deaths declining, especially among young Aug 15, 2009
"People quitting smoking has had an enormous impact. We have also made major inroads in cervical cancer death rates," Brooks said. The authors pointed to successful chemotherapy regimens for childhood leukemias, then in lymphomas and testicular cancers of early adulthood. (USA Today -- News)
Heart risks 'missed in smokers' Jul 26, 2009
She added that smokers over the age of 40 should go for a health check where their blood pressure will be measured and advice on quitting smoking can be given. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Health)
Link Between Oral Infections And Cardiovascular Disease Morbidity Explained Jul 13, 2009
And while most people are aware that lifestyle choices such as eating right, getting enough exercise and quitting smoking can help. . (Science Daily)
Swine Flu Pandemic Collides With Fat Epidemic as Obese Emerge at High Risk Jul 12, 2009
People may reduce their risk of developing complications from swine flu -- as well as many other diseases -- by maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, exercising regularly and moderating alcohol intake, said , a clinical virologist at the University of Virginia. Obesity have in the U.S., U.K. and Australia during the past three decades, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Swine Flu Throws Bigger Jolt at Obese Patients as `Striking' Link Emerges Jul 11, 2009
People may reduce their risk of developing complications from swine flu -- as well as many other diseases -- by maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, exercising regularly and moderating alcohol intake, said , a clinical virologist at the University of Virginia. Rates Jump. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Possible Benefit From Online Genetic Testing For Lung Cancer Jul 11, 2009
Patients at higher risk genetically displayed short-term signs of decreased confidence that quitting smoking could reduce their risk of lung cancer, but scientists did note that all of those who took the test chose to receive at least one of several offered known smoking cessation aids ... Scientists agreed that regardless of the genetic test result, quitting smoking is the single most important step a smoker can take in preventing lung cancer and that a larger comparison study would be needed... (Science Daily)
Heavy snoring can be a danger sign Jul 8, 2009
Cutting out alcohol, losing weight, quitting smoking can help. By Val Willingham CNN Medical Producer. (CNN -- Law)
Sleep interrupted - Apnea a common disorder that disturbs sufferers’ dozing Jul 1, 2009
Doctors also say that lifestyle changes can sometimes help relieve apnea symptoms: losing weight, avoiding alcohol and quitting smoking. And surgical procedures can help alleviate some cases of sleep apnea, though they are not always successful. (Missoulian, MT)
Intensive In-hospital Support Doubles Likelihood Of Smoking Cessation In Heart Patients Jun 30, 2009
13, 2008) Hospital-based smoking cessation programs, along with referrals to cardiac rehabilitation, appear to be associated with increased rates of quitting smoking following heart attack, according to a new. (Feb. (Science Daily)
COVA Connect pilot project to serve state employees and families in Hampton Roads Jun 24, 2009
A wide array of programs are available, including those on making smarter choices with food, quitting smoking, encouraging heart health, and exercises tailored to people capable of moderate physical activity. The state is also leveraging its volume of participants to obtain the best rates for services. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
More heart patients controlling cholesterol Jun 24, 2009
Other steps people can take, aside from seeing their doctor, include quitting smoking and exercising more, Hackam says. There's even a home cholesterol test -- just like the home glucose tests used by people with diabetes -- that patients could use. (CNN -- Health)
'I DON'T [SMOKE] IN FRONT OF MY KIDS'... Jun 24, 2009
Anyone who says quitting smoking is easy and or permanent is either lying, stupid or ignorant. I get that you rightwingers really want to jump on Obama over this, but you are just making yourselfs look silly. (The Drudge Report)
Going Cold Turkey From Meat Jun 16, 2009
Seriously, quitting the western diet is like quitting smoking. It isn't easy. (CBS News -- Health)
SPEECH: Read full text of President Obama's address to AMA Jun 16, 2009
It means quitting smoking, going in for that mammogram or colon cancer screening. It means going for a run or hitting the gym, and raising our children to step away from the video games and spend more time playing outside. (USA Today -- Money)
Text: Obama's AMA Speech On Health Care Jun 16, 2009
It means quitting smoking. It means going in for that mammogram or colon cancer screening. (CBS News -- Politics)
Kick the habit May 31, 2009
But how does one go about quitting smoking ... According to the American Cancer Society quitting smoking is not easy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Shared Genetic Link Between Dental Disease Periodontitis And Heart Attack Discovered May 26, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 25, 2009) Vienna, Austria: The relationship between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been known for several years. Although a genetic link seemed likely, until now its existence was uncertain. (Science Daily)
Statins May Protect Against Lung Cancer May 20, 2009
Although quitting smoking remains the single best way to protect the lungs against damage and cancer, statins appear to be highly beneficial, and they are the first drug to show this effect. . (Newsmax)
Perforomist Inhalation Solution data to be presented today at American Thoracic Society conference May 20, 2009
For patients who smoke, quitting smoking is the single most important step a patient can take to treat or slow down COPD. Estimates of the total incidence of COPD in America range from 24 to 30 million. About Nebulization. (EurekAlert!)
Study: Job loss linked to health problems May 9, 2009
"People may have more trouble quitting smoking after a job loss, or it's harder to eat a healthy diet," she says. "But additionally there's this issue of psychological stress that goes along with it.". (CNN -- Health)
Summary for Patients Apr 28, 2009
Quitting smoking can be very difficult ... Quitting smoking decreases a person's risk for heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and bad pregnancy outcomes. (Annals of Internal Medicine)
READERS WRITE Apr 17, 2009
Quitting smoking is no easy task, and your article shows that motivation ranges from the personal to the pocketbook ( Federal tax increase gives many Georgians incentive to kick the habit, Page One, April 13). It is clear that federal, state and local tobacco tax increases discourage the use of cigarettes and other tobacco products, which is why the AMA supports these taxes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Red In The Face? People Use The Color Of Your Skin To Judge How Healthy You Are Apr 10, 2009
"Since your attractiveness relies upon how healthy you look, you might be able to make yourself more attractive by being kind to your heart and lungs in doing more exercise or quitting smoking," concluded Ian Stephen. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Smokers steamed over new tax (4556) Apr 4, 2009
boscoe wrote on Apr 2, 2009 2:07 PM:" tericleg- how could quitting smoking be made more affordable? Just quit. No cost, no expense, nada. ". boscoe wrote on Apr 2, 2009 2:06 PM:" Hah Hah! Now you are talking about all those pathetic state workers that cower around the entrances of the Truman and Jefferson Buildings, puffing their cancer sticks all day long. Do they have continuous breaks in state government? I see 'em smoking all day- literally from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm. So pathetic looking,... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Why do I still cough two months after quitting smoking? Apr 2, 2009
Why do I still cough two months after quitting smoking ... Why do I still cough two months after quitting smoking ... Congratulations on quitting smoking. (CNN -- Health)
No Low Is Too Low When It Comes to Dropping Cholesterol Level, Doctors Say Mar 30, 2009
The first way patients should reduce their risk is through exercise, diet and quitting smoking, said , the lead author of the study and director of the at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston, in a presentation today. Ridker has been researching CRP as an indicator of heart risk for a decade, and led to the first U.S. guidelines for CRP as a new method to detect cardiovascular disease, issued in 2003. (Bloomberg -- US)
Doctors Want To Make Tobacco Into Medicine Mar 20, 2009
Quitting smoking is hard, just ask Hollywood. It has been smoking for over 100 years. (Click2Houston, TX)
Obesity Takes Years off Your Life Mar 19, 2009
"If you are obese and don't smoke, then don't start, and do what you can to avoid further weight gain. By avoiding further weight gain, you may well live a few years longer than you otherwise would do. By quitting smoking, a smoker can expect to gain several extra years of life -- about as many as a severely obese person might gain by shedding half of his or her body weight.". Dr. David L. Katz, director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University School of Medicine, said this study... (MEDLINEplus)
LOCAL CARDIOLOGIST GIVES ADVICE FOR HEART HEALTH Mar 17, 2009
Ezeldin said there are plenty of things Arkansans can do to prevent heart disease such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly and watching their food intake. A lot of work needs to be done in this arena, Ezeldin said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Patients Who Gave Up Smoking Before Surgery Had Half As Many Complications Afterwards Mar 17, 2009
(July 14, 2006) For smokers with asthma, quitting smoking can improve lung function test scores by more than 15 percent in less than two. (Mar. (Science Daily)
High IQ Linked To Reduced Risk Of Death Mar 13, 2009
"Messages about diet, including how much or what type of alcohol is beneficial, aren't simple, and the array of strategies available for quitting smoking are diverse and actually quite complicated. If you clarify the options available to people who want to, say, quit smoking, in the short term that may have an effect.". A second study, also co-authored by Dr Batty, used data from more than 4000 US soldiers and followed them for 15 years. (Science Daily)
Electronic Cigarettes: Are They Safe? Feb 28, 2009
So a consumer who already smokes has 3 choices: (1) continuing to smoke; (2) using a patch or other method and quitting smoking; or (3) using the E-cig. Due to the dan 00003B04 gers of tars in cigarettes, no toxicologist in their right mind would attempt to argue that option (3) is more dangerous than option (1). (CBS News -- Early Show)
Norwood Hospital heart walk April 8 Feb 24, 2009
Campaign partnership, Norwood Hospital is seeking nominations for AHA s Lifestyle Change Award, which recognizes those who have made positive lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, eating healthy or losing weight. Anyone can nominate friends, co-workers, family members or others by filling out award forms available online at www. (Medfield Press, MA)
Good Health Doesn't Mean Sickly Wallet Feb 21, 2009
Quitting smoking can be the first, low-cost line on defending your health, he said. "The No. 1 killer (heart disease) is mostly preventable. The No. 2 killer is cancer and many of those are preventable. Just watch your diet and get some exercise.". (Click2Houston, TX)
New Diagnoses May Provide Window Of Opportunity For Health Behavior Change Feb 19, 2009
13, 2008) Hospital-based smoking cessation programs, along with referrals to cardiac rehabilitation, appear to be associated with increased rates of quitting smoking following heart attack, according to a new ... 23, 2007) A new study shows that obstacles to smoking cessation and motives for quitting smoking vary with. (Science Daily)
Live Longer and Love Every Minute Feb 18, 2009
"Research shows that a healthy lifestyle can substantially reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke, as well as delay or stop the onset of type 2 diabetes. Quitting smoking at any age can improve circulation and lung function and greatly reduce cancer risks.". Eating Right. (Pekin Times, IL)
User-friendly drug-facts boxes put to the test Feb 17, 2009
One addition: non-drug approaches, such as quitting smoking. Another: the year the drug got Food and Drug Administration approval. (USA Today -- News)
YOU Docs: Steps to break sugar addiction Feb 17, 2009
Quitting smoking was nothing compared with quitting sugar ... Quitting smoking was nothing compared with quitting sugar. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Help for smokers Feb 17, 2009
ACS :: Guide to Quitting Smoking ... Guide to Quitting Smoking ... Quitting smoking is not easy, but you can do it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Women, take heart Feb 16, 2009
Lifestyle changes that make the most significant impact on women's heart health include: quitting smoking (or never starting); exercising 30 minutes each day; eating at least five servings of vegetables and fruit each day; limiting consumption of saturated and trans fats and salt; and knowing, controlling, and talking to their doctor about their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Women who sign up for Heartbeats before March 2 will be automatically entered into the Heart of Fashion contest,... (Canada.com)
Gene testing application deadline nears Feb 15, 2009
The study, called the Scripps Genomic Health Initiative, will provide personal genetic scans and detailed analyses of participants' genetic risk for more than 20 diseases that can be influenced by lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, dieting and exercising. Scripps was prepared to accept up to 10,000 enrollees when the study was announced last October. (North County Times)
Study provides additional evidence that potato chips should be eaten in moderation Feb 14, 2009
According to American Society for Nutrition Spokesperson Mary Ann Johnson, PhD: "Consumers can reduce their exposure to acrylamide by limiting their intake of potato chips and French fries, choosing a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low fat meat and dairy products, and quitting smoking, which is a major source of acrylamide.". . (EurekAlert!)
Bill seeks to follow other states in banning public smoking statewide (1909) Feb 11, 2009
"It's not necessarily that people love their pets more than they love themselves or their children, it's just another motivational factor for people to consider quitting smoking," Sharon Milberger of the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, who led the research, said in a telephone interview. With news like this, sounds like some of you fighting an extreme uphill battle trying to convince us cigarettes are healthy. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Disease Diagnosis Can Spur Change in Lifestyle Feb 11, 2009
MONDAY, Feb. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Being diagnosed with a serious condition such as heart disease or diabetes can prompt middle-aged and older adults to make health behavior changes, such as quitting smoking or losing weight, a Yale University study shows. The researchers analyzed data from the Health and Retirement Study, which included middle-aged and older adults who were surveyed at least twice between 1992 and 2000. (MEDLINEplus)
Promoting workers health good business Feb 8, 2009
As health-care insurance premiums continue to rise, many businesses are trying to encourage their employees to live healthier lives by exercising, eating right and quitting smoking. If you look at it purely from a business standpoint, costs of delivering health care continue to rise, said Donald Sanford, managing director at the Clayton office of human resources consulting firm Buck Consultants. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Take Care of Your Ticker Feb 8, 2009
Quitting smoking is an important and necessary life change to dramatically lowering your risk of a heart attack. Smokers have more than twice the risk of suffering a heart attack as non-smokers and are more likely to die from a heart-related illness. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Boston Health Notes: What you need to know about Bostons new tobacco restrictions Feb 8, 2009
Quitting smoking is hard and smokers often need help. The Boston Public Health Commission has been working with Boston health centers and hospitals to increase access to smoking cessation resources, such as free patches and counseling. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Dieting? Put your money where your fat is Feb 8, 2009
Similarly, two Yale professors, Dean Karlan and Ian Ayres, studied the effects of commitment contracts on quitting smoking and then applied that research to dieting, developing a business around their theories. They teamed up with a graduate student, Jordan Goldberg, 24, and started StickK.com last year, a Web site that motivates people to make changes in their lives by signing contracts: if they fail in their goals, it costs them money. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Dr. Bill Elliott: Women should take Wear Red Day to heart Feb 8, 2009
Quitting smoking reduces the risk rapidly with most of the risk of smoking completely dissipating within two to three years of quitting. After three years of quitting, the risk is no higher than women who never smoked. (Marin Independent-Journal)
New ways to connect in the New Year Feb 8, 2009
A New Year, a new you Many people take that to heart by heading out to the gym, quitting smoking, eating right and making time for themselves. The crowd of resolution-makers includes the staff of the Sun, which is taking this idea and applying it to the newspaper business. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans Feb 7, 2009
"That means controlling blood pressure, quitting smoking, controlling blood sugar if you're diabetic, managing stress, exercising regularly, and watching your diet.". "There are so many risk factors you can't do anything about, like age or gender, but you can do something about your blood pressure, weight and stress levels, and it will significantly impact your risk of stroke," he added. (MEDLINEplus)
Healthy Heart Tips for a Bad Economy Feb 7, 2009
Quitting smoking quickly reduces the risk to your heart. Reduce stress. (U.S. News & World Report)
Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit Feb 7, 2009
Quitting smoking can be difficult, Glynn acknowledged. "I think people have to look at it as a process, and the Great American Smokeout is designed to help people begin that process," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
