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Helping Kids Understand the Dangers of Smoking
Every day, 3,600 kids between the ages of 12 and 17 start smoking, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A fact sheet on youth and tobacco use states that 20 percent of high school students in the United States were current smokers in 2007. Ninety percent of adults who smoke are likely to have started smoking as kids, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). These numbers are startling and continue to be a cause for concern. The fact is, kids continue to start smoking despite the fact that there is so much information and statistical data available that ought to deter them. It is the responsibility of parents, caregivers, teachers and mentors to help kids understand the dangers of smoking. This article offers tips and step-by-step instructions to help you in the process.
Smoking Effects on Fetuses
If you’re addicted to cigarettes and think you’re pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant, you should be aware of smoking effects on fetuses.
Prevention of Heart Disease in Women
Crushing chest pain and pressure might clearly signal a heart attack in men, but women report different symptoms that accompany heart problems. Certain circumstances in particular put women at greater risk for heart disease, and learning symptoms and warning signs can help prevent serious problems.
Beyond Resolutions: The Secret to Sticking with New Year Habits
Ditch resolutions! Discover science-backed secrets to build lasting New Year habits. Start tiny, get support & make this your best year.
Not in the Mood? It Could Be Your Age!
As a woman ages, her attitude about sex may change as well. How a woman feels – physically as well as mentally – can play a part in how aging affects her sex drive. Although aging often decreases a womans desire for sex, there are many things you can do to alter your libido and enhance your sexual experience.