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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 Read more
It's a given (hopefully) that pregnant women and kids don't light up. There's been enough consciousness raising about the dangers associated with cigarette smoking that if an adult decides to smoke — while knowing all the risks — that's their business. Or is it? The harmful effects of secondhand smoke on children and expectant mamas are pretty unsettling. Test your knowledge on what Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, My partner has been smoking since he was in high school and he is 27 now. He has been smoking about two packs a day and is trying to stop. This weekend he has cut down on the amount he smokes. Last night, both he and I had trouble staying asleep. I was wondering if his smoking has been affecting me too? And Read more
Did you catch your favorite TV characters' best one-liners this week? They talked about everything from craving secondhand smoke to murder mysteries. See if you can guess who said what when you take our quote quiz! Question 1 of 8"I'm pretty sure this is how every murder mystery begins." Cassie, The Secret Circle Castle, Castle Lily, How I Met Your Mother Serena, Gossip Girl Read more
DrSugar is in the house! This week she's reminding us that smoking, even in moderation, is a habit worth breaking. Dear DrSugar, I don't consider myself a smoker, but do smoke socially. I have three or four cigarettes almost every weekend — I tend to smoke when I have a few drinks. I don't think this is dangerous, but am wondering just how bad this is for my health? One Social Smoker Thank you Read more
DrSugar is in the house! This week she's answering questions about cardiovascular health for women. Dear DrSugar, I hear stats about heart health all the time, but don't know what I should be doing to stay on the right track. What should women in their 20s and 30s do to protect their hearts? Thanks! — Hoping to stay heart-healthy Heart disease has historically been viewed as a man's disease, Read more
I am not a fan of breathing secondhand smoke, but it's rare that I'm around smokers so it is hardly ever an issue. However, standing outside of a restaurant recently, I saw a patron tell a man who was smoking to put it out or take his smoke around the corner. I'll admit, I was shocked and overjoyed all at once. The man looked at her amazed, but ended up walking away. Tell me . . . Do Read more
Hi FitSugar, Has the topic of running and pollution been raised recently? I live in Los Angeles and gave up running in the morning because my lungs would burn afterward and I'd be coughing the rest of the day. I wouldn't have the symptoms when I ran before rush hour, at night, or at the gym. I am a non-smoker, typically running 3-5 miles at an easy pace, 2-3 days per week. Have other readers had Read more
Quitting smoking is just about the best thing you can do for your health. Countless studies have shown smoking can lead to serious health problems, not only for the smoker, but also for non-smokers breathing secondhand smoke. It's never too late to quit, and if you want to call yourself a non-smoker like some of these celebs, here are some tips to help make it happen. Think of a powerful and Read more
