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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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Music to Move Mountains

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

When I hike in the mountains, I prefer the sounds of nature to those coming... Read more »

Not exercising at all? How about PACE?

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...twice a week for 8 weeks. The program is offered at fitness centers, churches, senior-centers... Read more »

Resolve To Have Fun!

By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

Being overweight is a strong risk factor for acid reflux disease and esophageal erosions. The risk... Read more »

Low Reps vs. High Reps

By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

Any of you who have hung around a gym or fitness center and lifted weights have probably heard the... Read more »

E is for Exercise

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

Some addictions are positive, unlike addictions to drugs. Years ago I broke my addictions to... Read more »

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Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis

Not all people with suspected sleep apnea require medical tests. Expensive diagnostic efforts are probably not required for individuals who have no other health risk factors and whose... Read more »

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Oxygen-Replacement Therapy

Oxygen-Replacement TherapyEventually, lung function may worsen to the point that patients may need to rely on supplemental oxygen provided through portable or stationary tanks.Continuous Therapy.... Read more »

Resources on exercise and fitness

http://fitness.gov/ -- The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sportshttp://www.ncppa.org/ --National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activityhttp://www.acefitness.org --American... Read more »

Foot Pain: Risk Factors

Nearly everyone who wears shoes has foot problems at some point in their lives. Some people are at particular risk for certain types of pain.AgeThe Elderly. Elderly people are at very... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: References

ReferencesHill Dr, Ericsson CD, Pearson Rd, et al. The practice of travel medicine: guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis. 2006;43:1499-1539.Wiedemann U,... Read more »

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