Archive for June, 2009

Using the Internet to help young smokers quit - EurekAlert (press release)

Using the Internet to help young smokers quitEurekAlert (press release)Ultimately, we want to help young smokers to quit smoking now before they continue to accrue the health risks associated with smoking. …UK backs cigarette vending machine banInTheNews.co.ukall 3 news articles »

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Boss Power Used To Quit Smoking - UKMedix Health News

UKMedix Health News

Boss Power Used To Quit SmokingUKMedix Health NewsIt seems crazy that the health benefits alone of quitting smoking are not enough to motivate employees to quit but unfortunately the human brain responds …and more »

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Obama signs tobacco legislation and the top 5 reasons to quit smoking - Examiner.com

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Obama signs tobacco legislation and the top 5 reasons to quit smokingExaminer.comIf you still need a reason or five to quit, here you go. 1. Cigarettes lost their cool appeal in 1950, now smoking just looks stupid. 2. …Tobacco: Obama the Quitter?Richmond Times DispatchObama lauds anti-smoking bill, acknowledges it is difficult to quitNECNObama Approves Anti-Smoking […]

Smoking scheme 'very successful' - BBC News

BBC News

Smoking scheme 'very successful'BBC NewsDr Paul Ballard, from NHS Tayside, said: "We worked with local people to find out what would motivate them to quit smoking and using the message, …and more »

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Quitting smoking is winning - The News-Press

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Quitting smoking is winningThe News-PressBivens considers the cost of cigarettes and health complications enough incentive to quit smoking. "I would think paying for cigarettes would stress you out …What if you enjoy smoking?Examiner.comHalt 'rob Peter to pay Paul' schemes at Wisconsin state CapitolWisconsin State JournalHigher cigarette taxes: unhealthy and unfairLos Angeles Timesall 4 news articles »

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Saudi anti-smoking campaign targets young grooms - The Associated Press

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Saudi anti-smoking campaign targets young groomsThe Associated Press6 will include the names of the men who successfully quit smoking in a weeklong course. The winner will have all wedding expenses paid while 20 runners-up …Free wedding for quitting smokingBBC Newsall 121 news articles »

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Hospital counseling helps heart patients quit smoking - Reuters

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Hospital counseling helps heart patients quit smokingReutersIn a study of smokers who were hospitalized for a heart attack or heart bypass surgery, those who were randomly assigned to an intensive smoking-cessation …and more »

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What if you enjoy smoking? - Examiner.com

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What if you enjoy smoking?Examiner.comSTILL LIGHTING UP IN LIVERMORE DEAR LIGHTING UP: You're right, of course - you shouldn't quit smoking just because it might kill you. …Higher cigarette taxes: unhealthy and unfairLos Angeles Timesall 3 news articles »

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Quit Smoking at hitops: iquit podcast (5 of 6) - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Quit Smoking at hitops: iquit podcast (5 of 6)The Star-Ledger - NJ.comWhen trying to quit, the strongest cravings that can peak within the first 72 hours come from the sudden drop of nicotine that is no longer being supplied …and more »

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Free wedding for quitting smoking - BBC News

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Free wedding for quitting smokingBBC NewsA charity in the Saudi capital Riyadh has come up with a novel incentive to encourage young men to quit smoking - an all-expenses-paid wedding. …Anti-smoking campaign targets young groomsThe Associated Pressall 114 news articles »

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