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Kicking the habit: Study suggests that quitting smoking improves mood

Quitting smoking is certainly healthy for the body, but doctors and scientists haven't been sure whether quitting makes people happier, especially since conventional wisdom says many smokers use cigarettes to ease anxiety ...

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created Dec 02, 2010 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 3

Americans think their diet healthy, poll shows it's not

Nine in 10 Americans say their diet is healthy but only a quarter limit the amount of fat or sugar they eat, and two-thirds don't eat enough fruit and vegetables, a poll published Tuesday found.

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created Jan 04, 2011 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Does Smokeless Tobacco Help Smokers Quit Cigarettes?

(PhysOrg.com) -- Some smokers say they just can’t quit cigarettes. But previous studies of smokers in Sweden have suggested that many have done just that, by switching to smokeless tobacco. While not without health risks, ...

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created Jan 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

New findings shed light on why smokers struggle to quit

Just seeing someone smoke can trigger smokers to abandon their nascent efforts to kick the habit, according to new research conducted at Duke University Medical Center.

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created Jan 05, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Give up smoking for good with tips from Loyola doctor

If you’re a smoker wanting to get off to a healthier start this new year, Loyola University Health System will co-host a free smoking-cessation workshop to help you kick the habit.

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created Jan 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Brain scan can tell if a smoker will quit (w/ Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Brain scans showing neural reactions to pro-health messages can predict if you'll keep that resolution to quit smoking more accurately than you yourself can. That's according to a new study ...

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created Jan 31, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast