E-cigarettes, or vapes, were first developed as a safer alternative to cigarettes, but they have quickly become an on-ramp for nicotine addiction for young people. Vaping is no longer limited to adults that are trying to quit smoking. Over 4 million high school students and 1 million middle school...
Happy Wednesday! Welcome to the show notes for our February Community Health Corner. This month, we are bringing you even more information that will help us all live healthier lives. In the show, Ursula is going to discuss the dangers of vaping as well as some common misconceptions associated with...
With all eyes on social media outlets and streaming services, it’s easy to be influenced with risky behaviors, no matter your age. When it comes to our young adult and teen populations, they are more easily pulled into risky behaviors, whether this be to “fit in” with their friends, to...
Smoking isn’t good for you. This is not news to anybody, but why exactly is it bad? Smoking just one cigarette brings thousands of harmful chemical substances in contact with the body’s cells. These chemicals cause damage to numerous portions of the body with every puff. It is...
More people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. Most people who develop lung cancer (more than 8 in 10) get it from smoking. If you currently smoke, the best way to lower your risk of developing lung cancer is to quit. If you are interested in reading...