The benefits of physical activity are wondrous.  Exercise can lead to feeling happier, less stressed and more confident.  It helps to manage hypertension, improve cholesterol, prevent osteoporosis, diabetes, heart attack, and certain cancers.  Exercise can help you achieve your goals if you want to lose weight, improve your sex life, sleep better, have more energy, or just breathe better.

The benefits of exercise are even more so for people trying to stop smoking. ... Read full post

You may be surprised to know that zebrafish are helping to improve our understanding of nicotine dependence.  Researcher Dr. Stephen Ekker and his group at the Mayo Clinic have developed a model to observe how quickly zebrafish move.  They are using this to measure reactions to stressors, chemicals, and potential medications.  Using this model they have found that the zebrafish larvae will increase their movement when nicotine is added to the water after they are 4 days old, and... Read full post

There is an old commercial that aired back in the late 1960’s when public health messages about tobacco were permitted on television that said – “When she reaches for a smoke, give her a kiss instead”.  What a wonderful message to bring into Valentines Day this year.  If you love someone who smokes, let them know that you love them, that you want them around and healthy, and that you would love it if they made another effort to stop smoking.  Tell them... Read full post

The professional football season finale is coming this weekend.  As you plan for “Super Sunday” why not make your Superbowl celebration a tobacco-free event.  Whether you’re planning on attending a party, hosting a party, or having a quiet day at home, make plans to surround yourself with fresh air and healthy behaviors.

Superbowl Sunday is surely an event that can trigger the use of tobacco.  It is a day that often involves alcohol consumption, and we... Read full post

Many people live with a child, or have a special child in their life.  Children, with their innocence, can provide hope and inspiration to many things we try and do.  Your child, grandchild, or some other special child you know can be a great motivator to help you stop using tobacco.

We all want the best for the children in our lives.  We want to spend quality time with them doing fun things.  In stopping tobacco use, you can improve your health so that you... Read full post