It’s baseball season, and the Boise Hawks and Idaho Falls Chukars are betting on a great summer. It’s time for some peanuts, Cracker Jacks and enjoying sunshine in the stands. Just don’t use chew tobacco. Even baseball players – well known for their fondness for sticking large … [Read more...]
First impressions for smokers: stained teeth, bad breath and yellow fingernails
There are plenty of reasons a person starts smoking. Maybe you watched “Rebel Without a Cause” and idolized the cool, smooth James Dean who always had a cigarette in his hand. Maybe you were the victim of peer pressure, or maybe you just wanted to light up and see what all the … [Read more...]
Quit smoking now – your mouth will thank you
If you are a smoker, take out one of your cigarettes and break it in half. You just saved 11 minutes of your life. Now, take that whole pack and throw it in the trash. Guess how many minutes of your life you just saved? 220! Can you believe that? It’s almost like magic. You just … [Read more...]
Secondhand smoke is bad for children
Smoking continues to decline in terms of social acceptance, but there are still many adults who smoke around children. Whether in the car, at home or elsewhere, children are extremely vulnerable to the ill effects of secondhand smoke. Exposure to secondhand smoke increases … [Read more...]
New Vaccine Could Cure Nicotine Addiction
Do you think it’s impossible to stop smoking? Sure, it’s hard. If you haven’t been able to quit smoking, you’re not alone. Nearly 80 to 90% of smokers are addicted to nicotine, according to the National Cancer Institute. But researchers are excited about a potential vaccine that … [Read more...]
