Retired manager Tony La Russa back at spring training, visiting with Leyland …
“It's to have him stop smoking — and eat tofu.” A few minutes later, Leyland had a retort ready. “I didn't start smoking until I started coaching for him,” the Detroit skipper said. La Russa retired after last season, leaving on top after managing the …
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Breaking the addiction: wave goodbye to smoking
(NewsUSA) – The harmful effects of smoking are well known. But knowing the risks of smoking and the benefits of stopping doesn't make it any easier to quit. Quitting smoking is a serious commitment that requires devotion and support from friends and …
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Quit-Smoking Drug May Also Curb Drinking
15, 2012 — A drug that helps people stop smoking may also cut alcohol cravings, a new study shows. The drug Chantix works by blocking nicotine receptors in the brain. Many people who have taken the drug to quit smoking have reported to their doctors …
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Quitting Smoking Harder for Poor — American Heart Month: Day 18
"Quitting smoking is the single most important step smokers can take to improve their health," according to Dr. Norman Edelman, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association. Quitting is also significantly more difficult for the poor than for …
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