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Reason 2,423,877 to Quit Smoking: It Ruins Sleepy Time

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:35:49 +0000

As the surgeon general helpfully details on every pack of cigarettes, there are many health problems associated with smoking. But here's a new one: Smoking can cause restless nights.

German researchers surveyed the sleep habits of 1,100 smokers and 1,200 non-smokers. They found that 17 percent of

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Tobacco Company Hides the Truth About Their Cigarettes

Daryl Nelson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:18:13 +0000

Cigarette giants Philip Morris USA may have altered data on the harmful effects of cigarettes, according to an independent study conducted by the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).

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Ex-Smokers Are Not Just Healthier, They're Happier Too — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:23:51 +0000

If you’ve decided to greet the New Year with a resolution to quit smoking, you may be dreading the stress and jitters often associated with nicotine withdrawal. But take heart! A new study says you’ll be healthier and happier.

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Lung Cancer Is Officially No Longer Just a 'Smoker's Disease' — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:25:37 +0000

While most cases of lung cancer occur in smokers, nearly 20 percent of cases strike those who’ve never touched a cigarette. When it comes down to the facts, 32,000 nonsmoking Americans die from lung cancer every year — so many that experts say it’s time to stop calling it “the smoker’s disease.”

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Research: Sitting Can Be As Deadly As Smoking [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:27:25 +0000

If you're going to light up, at least make sure to stand up.

New research has found that sitting for long periods of time can be just as dangerous as smoking.

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