Tag: smoking
Too much salt and sugar and not enough exercise – why Australians’...
Almost three in four Australian children consume too much sugar, 91.5% of young people do not meet physical activity recommendations, and Australians are among the most obese people in the world. Today
Has New Zealand lost its way in tobacco control?
The New Zealand government has decided to reorient its priorities in tobacco control. It has announced it will be pulling 73% of its previous funding support for tobacco control advocacy. The only money allocated for tobacco control to do the vital w
Are Cigars a Safe Substitute for Cigarettes?
Lighting up a Cuban could be more lethal than you think: Cigar smokers are at risk of dying from many of the same diseases that affect people who puff on cigarette s, suggests research recently published in BMC Public Health.
The Staggering Smoking Stat You Almost Can’t Believe
It isn’t exactly breaking news that smoking is bad for you. But the extent of its damage is shocking: A whopping 2 out of every 3 smokers will die from lighting up , according to estimates from new Australian research.
If You Love A Smoker, You Can Send Them Their Own...
It can be scary and frustrating to love a smoker.
Only 1 Percent of Men Follow All 5 of these Heart-Healthy...
Here’s good reason to make your healthy-living goals more than just talk: Research from Sweden found that incorporating five modifiable factors into your everyday routine can drastically reduce the risk of heart attack.
