September 11, 2017

For an e-cigarette to help you quit smoking, you’ll have to go “cold turkey” on tobacco. Testing found that smokers who used e-cigarettes only occasionally had much less success at quitting than those who gave up tobacco completely. Some critics say e-cigarettes may do too good of a job and keep you addicted to nicotine without the smoke. Source Link
 
If you suffer from fall allergies, don’t wait until the sneezing starts to begin treatments. Health experts say you should be taking your allergy medicine a few weeks before symptoms develop and don’t stop taking it until pollen counts drop for several weeks. And watch out on windy days because that stiff breeze can bring in pollen from up to 100 miles away. Source Link

Which social media platforms are the worst for young people’s mental health? A survey of teens and young adults found that Instagram and Snapchat’s focus on image were driving feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. Facebook was ranked third, followed by Twitter and YouTube was rated the most positive social media platform. Source Link