Category: Smoking

Vaping and COPD

The Troubling Truth About COPD and Vaping

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by cigarette smoking. Now, recent research suggests vaping, or e-cigarette use, may also be implicated in new or worsening COPD. Here’s what you need to know.

Quit Smoking

Why (and How) to Quit Smoking

Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for nearly every medical condition. It’s even recognized as the most preventable cause of death. While smoking cigarettes, even for a short time, can cause detrimental effects on your health, quitting can benefit your health almost immediately.

kids vaping

Is Vaping Bad For Kids? Know The Risks

Have you wondered if vaping is bad for your kids? Often advertised as a safe alternative to smoking, health care professionals now recognize vaping as a dangerous trend. False advertising is responsible for a lot of the misinformation around vaping.

Strengthen Your Immune System with 7 Simple Strategies

From diet and exercise to washing your hands, learn what the experts say about keeping your immune system in shape to protect you from becoming ill.

Pollution and Lungs

The 6 Most Common Triggers for COPD

COPD triggers can be anywhere – in perfume, cigarette smoke, even the temperature of the air. Here are the top 6 and how to avoid them.

Man breaking cigarette in half

How to Quit Smoking and Reduce Your Risk of Lung Cancer

Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you, but did you know that there are new ways to quit for good? Learn how you can quit this unhealthy habit and prevent lung cancer in the future.

Hand holding e-cigarette vape as vapor swirls around it

Are E-Cigarettes Safe? Look Beyond the Smoke and Mirrors.

E-cigarettes are sometimes touted as a safe alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. Some people even use them to quit smoking. But what do we really know about the safety of these devices?