Last year, the county where I live went smoke-free. That means all public places; including restaurants didn’t allow people to smoke inside the building. I couldn’t believe the change. I think we all...
Secondhand Smoking Causes Heart Diseases
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Since I’ve been pregnant, everything is heightened, especially my sense of smell. One thing that really gets me sick is the whiff of cigarette smoke. Of course, I never enjoyed the smell of it before. In fact, I always tried to avoid it because of the risk of second-hand smoke.
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