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“After Tobacco” book: what would happen if Americans stopped smoking
The number of New Yorkers who smoke dropped to an all-time low of 14 percent this year, Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced late last week. That’s down from 22 percent in 2002 and translates into 450,000 fewer adult New Yorkers who smoke than did a decade ago. The New York drop mirrors a nationwide decline, where smoking rates have fallen by … Continue reading
Kelly Rowland gets tough with "X Factor" category: "No alcohol, no smoking"
Kelly Rowland has placed a smoking, drinking and partying ban on her X Factor category. The Destiny’s Child star has been filming the Judges’ Houses stage of the competition in Miami, where she was aided by former American Idol contestant and Oscar-winning star Jennifer Hudson. Determined to see one of her singers triumph, Kelly Rowland told The Sun that she … Continue reading
Church hosts former tobacco exec to talk about going smoke free
About 100 people turned out to event hoping to ash out smoking. The Mason Temple Church of God and Smoke Free Horry held an event Saturday morning. A crowd listened to gospel music and speakers talk about the dangers of smoke and second hand smoke. “Here in this community a lot of people are affiliated with faith communities so we … Continue reading
Bali to Create No Smoking-Zones
This is a hot news for smoker and non smoker tourist who visits Bali. Recently, Bali Government have made a plan to create a Smoke-Free zones in certain location in Bali. Locations that in consideration are like public areas, hospital or medical treatment areas, school or any education areas, places of worship, and many more. This new law will covers … Continue reading
Dubai goes smoke-free for a day
It was a day without smoke in Dubai as the civic authority banned the sale of cigarettes in the emirates for 24 hours morning. Petrol stations and leading retail outlets put up signs saying that cigarettes would not be sold. Emarat and Enoc petrol stations turned away customers who wanted to buy a pack of cigarettes. It said that almost … Continue reading
Angelina Jolie makes Brad Pitt quit smoking
Brad Pitt quit smoking for good. It was no secret that the Hollywood hunk succumbed to smoking, but why and how did Brad Pitt quit? Brad Pitt didn’t quit smoking for his role in “Troy.” Okay, he did for a moment but fell back into it. After years in battling a bad habit, victory was born. Brad Pitt quit smoking … Continue reading
Smoking Ban in Ibiza's Clubs
New legislation in Spain brought the official stance on smoking in public places, such as in bars, restaurants and clubs into line with most other European countries. But whilst there are have been varying degrees of acceptance and enforcement of such laws across the rest of the world in the last few years, Ibiza has been able to steam on … Continue reading
Cruise lines putting out more "no smoking" signs
Smokers will soon have fewer places to light up at sea as cruise lines crack down on smoking in cabins, balconies and other public areas. Norwegian Cruise Line this week became the latest cruise operator to announce a policy change, announcing that smoking will be banned inside cabins on all 11 ships starting in January. Passengers can still smoke on … Continue reading
Why Heavy Smokers Feel Sad After Quitting
Heavy smokers may experience sadness after quitting because early withdrawal leads to an increase in the mood-related brain protein monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A), a new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has shown. This finding, which was published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, may also explain why heavy smokers are at high risk for clinical … Continue reading
Smoking banned on Italian beach
Cigarette butts could be a thing of the past on one Italian beach near Venice where the local mayor introduced a test ban on smoking Saturday. Swimmers and sunbathers are being encouraged to put out their cigarettes on part of Bibione beach, in the municipality of San Michele al Tagliamento. Mayor Pasqualino Codognotto admitted that smokers could not be punished … Continue reading
