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Health Encyclopedia: Nicotine Addiction

Nicotine Addiction

Nicotine is the chemical in cigarettes that makes them addictive. Higher levels of nicotine in a cigarette can make it harder to quit smoking. A report by the Massachusetts Department of Health found that the amount of nicotine in cigarettes has steadily increased over the last 6 years. Testing in 2004 showed that 93% of cigarette brands fell into the highest range for nicotine. In 1998, 84% of cigarette brands fell into that high category. Higher nicotine levels were found in ...

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Expert & Community Posts

Winter cooking to stay warm

By Ellen Haas , Health Expert

...risk of cardiovascular disease and to help keep your digestive system healthy. Here are a... Read more »

Do Weight Loss Pills Work?

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...helps keep your muscles, heart, nervous system and digestive system healthy. It’s important... Read more »

Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood Part I: Your baby and acid reflux

By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...position may decrease spit up and vomiting until the digestive system has matured. You may... Read more »

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Stress: Complications

...has features of a primitive brain. It is not surprising then that prolonged stress can disrupt the digestive system, irritating the large intestine and causing diarrhea, constipation, cramping,... Read more »

What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"

...include alcohol use, obesity or overweight, pregnancy, and smoking. Certain foods that may irritate the digestive system can also contribute to GERD, though there's plenty of contradictory... Read more »

Osteoarthritis: Lifestyle Changes

...the degeneration. People in occupations requiring repetitive and stressful movement should explore ways to reduce trauma. Adjusting the work area or substituting tasks that produce less stress on... Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Treatment

...believe that low doses of ferrous sulfate can be taken with food and absorbed without side effects.)Always drink a full 8 ounces of fluid with an iron pill.Tablets should be kept in a cool place.... Read more »

Recommended Exercise Methods

...you can comfortably do so).Certain heart medications may lower your maximum and target heart rates. Always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.Note: Swimmers should use a... Read more »

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