Tomorrow, Nov. 18, is the Great American Smokeout. The American Cancer Society, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and even our own DrSugar all urge you to quit smoking! It is one of the best things you can do for your health. We all know that quitting is not an easy feat, so I'm offering some timeless tips for kicking the habit. Whether you have a pack-a-day habit or consider Read more

Today is The Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS). So if you are looking to quit smoking, today is the day! There are amazing health benefits to giving up the smokes. Here are highlights of the health improvement from the first 365 days of being smoke free. 20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drops. 12 hours after quitting: The carbon Read more

Being that the Great American Smokeout is this week, I thought I'd share this exciting news for anyone looking to quit. A new anti-smoking shot that robs smokers of the nicotine buzz from cigarettes may someday offer a new and effective way to quit (though the shot is still in the testing phase). The vaccine works by keeping nicotine from reaching the brain, taking a lot of the fun out of smoking Read more

TODAY is the GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT sponsored by the American Cancer Society. So if you are trying to quit smoking - today is the day. If you know someone who is trying to quit, you can be supportive and send them the link. Looking for a little motivation in kicking your habit? Here are a few health reasons: You will significantly lower your chances of developing lung cancer (the number 1 Read more