Friday, November 21, 2008

Up or Down -- Where Are Smoking Numbers Going?

SMOKING CESSATION NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of November 16

In This Issue:
> Broccoli: A Smoker's Best Friend?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWl0Ee
> Stop Smoking Without Gaining Weight
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWm0Ef
> Reluctant Smoker
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWn0Eg

Today's Top Story: Up or Down -- Where Are Smoking Numbers Going?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWo0Eh
New numbers from the CDC indicate the number of smokers in the U.S. is
on the decline. But other numbers are still, er, smoking hot. Get the
details.
Also See:
> Smoking and Cardiovascular Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWp0Ei
> Can Hypnosis Help You Quit?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWq0Ej
> Eat for Your Mood and Energy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWr0Ek

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Broccoli: A Smoker's Best Friend?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWl0Ee
Researchers report that smokers and ex-smokers who eat lots of
broccoli may be less likely than other smokers to develop lung cancer,
although quitting is still the best protection.
Also See:
> Quit Smoking to Ease RA Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWs0El
> Get Your Personal Blood Pressure Report Card
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWt0Em

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss:
> Stem Cells Used in Trachea Transplant
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWu0En
> Hypertension? Try Hibiscus Tea
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWv0Eo
> Low Heart Disease Risk? Are You Sure?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWw0Ep
> Cancer Drug Linked to Blood Clots
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWx0Eq

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Stop Smoking Without Gaining Weight - You CAN Do It
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWm0Ef
Don't let the fear of gaining weight prevent you from quitting.
Smoking is far more dangerous than a few extra pounds, which, by the
way, you might not gain if you follow this advice.
Also See:
> The Different Types of Lung Cancer
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWz0Es
> Understanding Asthma: 7 Top Symptoms
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYW10Ef
> How to Beat Your Cravings
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYW20Eg
> Smoking Is Clogging Your Arteries
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYW30Eh

More Hot Topics on WebMD:
> Addiction ... A Signal of ADHD?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYW40Ei
> 10 Worst Cities For Asthma
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYW50Ej
> Know Your Asthma Triggers
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYW60Ek

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Smoking Cessation Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYW70El

Reluctant Smoker
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3Y80NedAu0GG0BYWn0Eg
This new member has high blood pressure and a family history of heart
disease, so smoking is especially risky and she wants to quit. She had
quit a few years ago but started back because of stress. Sound
familiar? Read more here and join the conversation.

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