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Jane M. Martin

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posted 11/24/2008, comments (0)

The New Face of COPD: Dee

Chances are, you or someone you know has COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), an umbrella term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is a common disease -- more than 12 million U.S. adults are estimated to have COPD. There is also evidence that close to 24 million people have impaired lung function, indicating a vast under diagnosis... Read more Chevron

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Jim Christopher

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posted 11/25/2008, comments (0)

Holidays Are Here: Have a Nicotine-Free Celebration

The turkey may not be grateful, but I am. Thanksgiving is upon us. "Watch out, waistline!" some might exclaim, but yours truly, since tossing out tobacco in '93, has successfully consistently kept off the lbs with simple moderate exercise and smart food choices. I'm not alone: Lots of ex-smokers don't necessarily embrace their refrigerators as a... Read more Chevron

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David Kaufman, M.D.

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posted 11/19/2008, comments (0)

The Great American Smoke Out 2008: Today Is Your Quit Day

Thursday, November 20, is the Great American Smoke Out, which occurs the third Thursday every November (the week before Thanksgiving.) Join millions of people in the USA in quitting or dramatically reducing how much you smoke this Thursday. The idea for the Great American Smoke Out began in 1974, when a Minnesota newspaper editor... Read more Chevron

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The Midlife Gals (r)

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posted 10/30/2008, comment (1)

Woman-on-the-Street Interview…Just Asking…

KK - "Oh, you're still a smoker, aren't you?" Stranger - "Well, yes, if you must be so impolite, but how can you tell since I don't have a cigarette in my hand?" KK - Du'uh...there is an invisible, foul-smelling cloud all around you. May I make a suggestion? This is what Sal used to do after smoking near a group of... Read more Chevron

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Anne Mitchell

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posted 11/05/2008, comments (8)

Victory for Obama is Victory for Smokers and Ex-Smokers

Smokers and former smokers have President-elect Barack Obama on their side when it comes to healthcare. Under Obama’s plan, we can look forward to healthcare insurance coverage regardless of any pre-existing conditions and we will pay less for medical insurance and healthcare. If we are unfortunate enough to fall sick as a result of our... Read more Chevron

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