Is smoking sexy?
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s smoking in Bhansali’s Guzaarish is picking up heat. But with young women fast taking to smoking in reality, wonder if it’s being accepted as ‘sexy smoking‘… Winona Ryder, Mira Sorvino, Julia Roberts and Uma Thurman smoke much more on the big screen than people do in real life, a study had claimed some time back, calling them dangerous role models for young women. As trailers of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan smoking go on air, there’s a global concern if smoking on-screen is sexy. Not that it’s the first time an actress is shown smoking on screen, for similar furore was witnessed when Kareena Kapoor lit a ciggy in Chameli, Rani Mukerji in Bichoo , Manisha Koirala in Company or when Priyanka Chopra and Kangna Ranaut … Read entire article »
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Awareness Of COPD Increasing
The number of Americans who report being aware of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, increased by 4 percentage points between 2008 and 2010, but many people at risk are still unaware of the disease, according to mailed survey results released today by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. Sixty-nine percent of adults said they are aware of COPD. However, up to 30 percent of Americans reported that they were unaware of the condition. Awareness increased steadily among current and former smokers as well as nonsmokers. “COPD kills more than 120,000 adults each year. That’s one death every four minutes — more than breast cancer and diabetes combined. Yet people go undiagnosed and untreated because they don’t recognize the symptoms,” said James P. Kiley, Ph.D., … Read entire article »
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The Link Between Smoking and Coffee
If the smoker is a coffee drinker, you can be certain that a cigarette will be part of the process. A perfect example of this is found in the movie, “Walk, Don’t Run” starring Carey Grant and Samantha Eggar. In a morning scene, a female friend who carpools to work with Eggar’s character arrives early and since there is extra time to chat, she offers her a cup of coffee. The friend says she’d love another cup of coffee and a cigarette! This movie was released in 1966, when about 44% of the American population smoked. Coffee by itself is a pretty powerful drink. Many people use the caffeine as a pick me up and many people drink coffee after a meal (Just think about how many times you are offered … Read entire article »
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Should Marijuana be legalized: Pro-legalization
There are people who say that marijuana, especially medicinal marijuana and its dispensaries, should be legalized and these businesses should be able to continue to remain open to help their patients. In doing so, it might help alleviate some of the economic woes California is currently facing. Sure, marijuana is considered to be a dangerous drug that is harmful to our health, but what about other legal drugs like alcohol and cigarettes? Too many drinks could lead to alcohol poisoning and do major damage to the brain, liver and can even lead to a coma. Cigarettes contain hundreds of chemicals. According to the American Cancer Society website, after many years of consumption, tobacco use can lead to emphysema, cardiovascular disease and many types of cancers. On the other hand, there isn’t any … Read entire article »
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Survey – Nicotine dependence
Approximately 15.4 percent of adults, or 154,000 individuals, use tobacco in Hawaii, according to a 2008 survey by the state Health Department. The greatest percentage of smokers are ages 25 to 34, according to the survey, with the 18-to-24 group not far behind. Of the adults who smoke, more than half tried to quit in the past year. Most do want to quit smoking but are easily discouraged, according to Beth Davidann, director of the Wellness & Lifestyle Medicine Center at Castle Medical Center, which offers individual counseling, treatment and group classes. It was demonstrated that many smokers love their cigarettes like: Hilton , West cigarettes, Winston cigarettes, Marlboro. That is why they find hard to quit smoking. They are used to their nice taste. The Wellness Center takes a holistic approach to … Read entire article »
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Tobacco facts
- Healthier alternative to conventional cigarettes May 18, 2012
- Healthier alternative to conventional cigarettes May 18, 2012
- Monterey County passes through tobacco sales law May 17, 2012
- The new target audience of Big Tobacco May 16, 2012
- Philip Morris CEO’s $6 Million Sale May 15, 2012
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