Articles for Tag: "smoking"

5 things you don’t know about tobacco  Featured
5 things you don’t know about tobacco
Did you know smoking can cause your hair to gray prematurely? A community health specialist shares some surprising facts.
9 out of 10 strokes are preventable 
9 out of 10 strokes are preventable
A study finds 10 modifiable risk factors responsible for the majority of strokes, the fifth leading cause of death in the US.
9 things not to do if you’re trying to get pregnant 
9 things not to do if you’re trying to get pregnant
An obstetrician offers some helpful tips for women looking to conceive.
5 tips for managing spring allergies  Featured
5 tips for managing spring allergies
Higher than normal pollen counts have the more than 50 million Americans affected by allergies on guard.
Loneliness may trigger heart disease, stroke  Featured
Loneliness may trigger heart disease, stroke
A new study finds that social isolation can increase the risk of these conditions by 30 percent.
A new tobacco trend on the rise 
A new tobacco trend on the rise
Hookah use is becoming more and more common among young Americans, who may not know all the risks.
The best way to boost your immune system  Featured
The best way to boost your immune system
An expert shares tips on keeping your body ready to fight infection.