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Are Teens More Likely to Smoke After Seeing Actors Light Up In Movies?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:18:11 +0000

Currently, movies depicting smoking are often rated PG-13, while smoking accompanied by other adult behaviors such as sex and violence results in a film being slapped with an R rating.

But since a new study suggests teens are more likely to smoke after seeing it on-screen, some people now say all movies with smoking should be restricted to adult viewers only.

Fort Worth, Texas Mulling Controversial Move to Not Hire Smokers for City Employment [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:30:34 +0000

If you’re a smoker who lives in Fort Worth, Texas, you may soon have to scratch city employment off your list of job prospects — the city is considering a ban on hiring tobacco users. Mayor Betsy Price cited the added insurance costs of having smokers in the workforce, saying, “Certainly we put taxpayer dollars [...]

Heart Healthy Minutes Tip – Quit Smoking [SPONSORED CONTENT]

Lite 98.7 — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:09:46 +0000

Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. But if you need a little reminder here’s a great reason to quit smoking from the American Heart Association & the American Stroke Association. “Both smoking and constant exposure to other people’s smoke increases your risk of hear disease and stroke. If you smoke, get help to [...]

Adele Spotted Smoking Again

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:24:35 +0000

Tsk tsk — someone has been a bad, bad girl! Adele has been spotted smoking even though she committed to quit after having a benign polyp removed from her vocal cords at the end of last year. Adele was not psyched at all about giving up her bad habit, since she expressed such joy over it, but she resigned herself to becoming a non-smoker as it was better for her voice. However, she’s fallen off the wagon on which she never wanted to be in the first place!

Ex-Smokers Are Not Just Healthier, They're Happier Too — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:23:51 +0000

If you’ve decided to greet the New Year with a resolution to quit smoking, you may be dreading the stress and jitters often associated with nicotine withdrawal. But take heart! A new study says you’ll be healthier and happier. A group of 1,500 study participants who’ve been smoke-free for three years said their overall quality [...]

New Study Shows More Young Guys Are Smoking Cigars

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:11:32 +0000

Have you noticed your son, husband, boyfriend, or any other male in your life smoking cigars? Are they below the age of 25? Well this is a new trend and we have the full scoop. According to The Sacramento Bee, more and more young guys are smoking cigars these days. Government health agencies are taking [...]

Smokers Who Lift Weights Are Twice As Likely To Kick The Habit

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:24:58 +0000

If you’re trying to quit smoking, and you want to do it without gaining weight, it’s time to hit the gym and pump some iron. Do you know which way to the weight room? I thought I’d check it out… According to a new study, smokers who lift weights are twice as likely to kick [...]

Man Sets World Record for Extinguishing Cigarettes in His Mouth [VIDEO]

Eric Meier — Wed, 25 May 2011 22:18:47 +0000

Stunt man Richie Magic is officially a world record holder after he extinguished 70 lit cigarettes in only 60 seconds - in his mouth.

Initially, his attempt was supposed to be part of the roll out for New York City's new ban on smoking in public places. However, because it was discovered that Magic still smokes - as you will hear in the video below, nicotine oozes off of his voice - he was forced to perform his sickening stunt without much pomp or circumstance.