To be a healthy person

How can you help your family or friends appreciate their bodies? Whether it’s shifting your focus to feeling better —and not just looking better— or thinking about the amazing things our bodies do, creating a positive environment for others can be another way to create a...

Some teen girls feel smoking is the answer to their anxiety or stress. These girls use smoking as a way calm down and relax. While that may be true in the short term, there have been studies that suggest smoking actually causes depression and anxiety. Jeffrey G. Johnson, PhD, of Columbia...

Do some deep breathing. Cravings usually hit fast and with force. They're strongest at the start, and fade in intensity within 3 - 5 minutes. Don't panic when you get a craving to smoke. Take a few moments to concentrate on your breathing. Close your eyes if possible and breathe in and out...

Park at the back of the lot. Don't patrol the parking lot looking for the space that is closest to the entrance of the building. Head for the back of the lot and take advantage of the opportunity to add a few more steps to your day. Electronic cigarette can keep your health, so you don't lose...

  How can you resist the urge to smoke when you are driving  You may have become used to smoking while driving—to relax in a traffic jam or to stay alert on a long drive. Like many smokers, you may like to light up when driving to and from work to relieve stress, stay...