Smoking is a bad habit and a serious health risk. It's dangerous even if you're not a smoker: 3,000 nonsmokers die in the US every year due to complications arising from secondhand smoke. Things aren't looking better for us nonsmokers either. A new study suggests that this number has the potential to rise because of risks associated with "thirdhand smoke."
Thirdhand smoke is the residue left behind after a cigarette is put out. It's invisible and settles into clothes, skin, and surfaces, often leaving behind a faint scent of cigarettes. My nose is pretty adept at picking up the scent of cigarettes on clothing, in a room, or even in a car, so I'm pretty certain that I've been around thirdhand smoke before. It's not pleasant, but I never thought that it could pose a risk to my health.
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Check out our amazing exclusive thanks to our friends at Summit: the first Remember Me TV spot, which will debut later this week! We can't wait for this movie, which comes out March 12, but we're here to help you get in on all the action at the big premiere. Don't forget to enter our contest to win a trip to the Remember Me premiere, where you will be a red carpet correspondent and interview the whole cast including Rob, Emilie, and more! Watch the new exclusive clip below for the latest taste of sexy Rob!
FitSugar: February Must Haves February always makes me think of three things — hearts, hearts, and more hearts! Here are a slew of items that will give your heart an extra boom and fill you with all sorts of goodness.
I am all about push-ups lately, especially since I got that new iPhone app PushupFu that counts my reps. Regular push-ups can get a little boring, so I like to mix it up with Elevated Push-Ups, the challenging Wide Arm Push-Ups, and the core building Spiderman Push-ups. If you want to add a little bling to your push-up routine, consider this diamond variation.
Although common to military workouts, us civvies can still reap the benefits and target our triceps with Diamond Push-Ups. For details on the move just read more
If there is any excuse to connect with your lover, Valentine's Day is a good one. Besides its pleasurable side, sex has some health benefits too — as if you needed an excuse. Think you know why all that kissing and rubbing is so good for you? Take my quiz to find out . . .
It's official — I have Olympic fever, like whoa. I've been getting myself acquainted with the athletes and events, and I'll definitely be glued to the set for Friday's opening ceremony. I'm also following my favorite Team USA competitors on Twitter. As they head to Vancouver this week, it's been beyond cool to hear first-person accounts of their training, diets, and inspiration.
Here are my picks for the Winter Olympians worth the follow on Twitter. Be sure to check their tweets throughout the games for front row action and don't forget to send them your love through the Twitterverse.
Snowboarder Gretchen Bleiler: @GretchenBleiler, "Heading up the pipe at Buttermilk for the last few days of riding Aspen Snowmass before the Olympics!"
Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn: @lindseyvonn, "Ahh, training was canceled because it snowed too much last night. Oh well, it's off to the gym instead!"
Alpine skier Julia Mancuso: @JuliaMancuso, "On the airplane headed to Vancouver! Wow, busy, busy! Lots of athletes on my flight!"
Ice dancer Tanith Belbin: @TanithJLB, "On our way to Brooklyn for final fitting of new costumes. (Faux) fur and gold and ribbons, oh my! Anyone else scared?"
If there is any excuse to connect with your lover, Valentine's Day is a good one. Besides its pleasurable side, sex has some health benefits too — as if you needed an excuse. Think you know why all that kissing and rubbing is so good for you? Take my quiz to find out . . .
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