Dr. Howard Smith Reports

A dramatic and shocking demonstation posted on Twitter by Isu-Isu Semasa and his mechanical smoking machine.  Here is Semasa’s time-lapse photography that shows you what is left in your throat and lungs after smoking 600 cigarettes.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/vHXq99BU--I

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#Smoking  #tar  #lungcancer  #copd  #quitsmoking  #radionews

A dramatic and shocking demonstation posted on Twitter by Isu-Isu Semasa and his mechanical smoking machine.  Here is Semasa’s time-lapse photography that shows you what is left in your throat and lungs after smoking 600 cigarettes.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/vHXq99BU--I

https://mobile.twitter.com/homopoliticoos

#Smoking  #tar  #lungcancer  #copd  #quitsmoking  #radionews

On the subject of moderating alcohol intake, let’s review a study from the University of Oregon that looked at heavy drinkers and smokers who were trying to moderate both habits.  They studied a group of 22 smoking and drinking subjects who reduced their alcohol consumption from an average of 29 down to 7 drinks per week.  

As drinking diminished, their nicotine metabolite ratios dropped as well.  Those with lower nicotine metabolite ratios had an easier time kicking the smoking habit.  Unfortunately, this phenomenon only occurred in men.

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/o8HyOBhmurc

 #Smoking  #drinking   #smokers #cigarettes #tobacco #vaping  #healthnews  #radionews

Sarah S Dermody, Christian S Hendershot, Allyson K Andrade, Maria Novalen, Rachel F Tyndale. Changes in Nicotine Metabolite Ratio among Daily Smokers receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 2018; DOI: 10.1093/ntr/nty265

On the subject of moderating alcohol intake, let’s review a study from the University of Oregon that looked at heavy drinkers and smokers who were trying to moderate both habits.  They studied a group of 22 smoking and drinking subjects who reduced their alcohol consumption from an average of 29 down to 7 drinks per week.  

As drinking diminished, their nicotine metabolite ratios dropped as well.  Those with lower nicotine metabolite ratios had an easier time kicking the smoking habit.  Unfortunately, this phenomenon only occurred in men.

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/o8HyOBhmurc

 #Smoking  #drinking   #smokers #cigarettes #tobacco #vaping  #healthnews  #radionews

Sarah S Dermody, Christian S Hendershot, Allyson K Andrade, Maria Novalen, Rachel F Tyndale. Changes in Nicotine Metabolite Ratio among Daily Smokers receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 2018; DOI: 10.1093/ntr/nty265

Every year since 2014, Great Britain has hosted a campaign called “Dry January.”   For at least this month, participants abstain from alcohol for 30 days.  Psychologists at the University of Sussex now report findings from a study of over 800 persons participating in last year's annual post-holidays drying out fest.  The month off alcohol has lasting effects: less drinking over many months, weight loss, better sleep, an energy burst, and healthier appearing skin. 

Six months after the month off alcohol, 80% were in better control of their drinking, 70% were enjoying better health and sleeping better, 67% had more energy, 58% lost weight, and 54% had better skin.  A national survey showed that one in every ten British drinkers plan to do Dry January, 2019 this month.

Anyone anywhere can participate.  There is a smartphone app you can download to help you through the month and encourage you to control your drinking from then on.

#smoking  #quitting #annuals #alcohol #booze #healthier #healthnews  #radionews

University of Sussex. "How 'Dry January' is the secret to better sleep, saving money and losing weight." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 28 December 2018. .

 Vidcast: https://youtu.be/_4EAkVTYH_w

Every year since 2014, Great Britain has hosted a campaign called “Dry January.”   For at least this month, participants abstain from alcohol for 30 days.  Psychologists at the University of Sussex now report findings from a study of over 800 persons participating in last year's annual post-holidays drying out fest.  The month off alcohol has lasting effects: less drinking over many months, weight loss, better sleep, an energy burst, and healthier appearing skin. 

Six months after the month off alcohol, 80% were in better control of their drinking, 70% were enjoying better health and sleeping better, 67% had more energy, 58% lost weight, and 54% had better skin.  A national survey showed that one in every ten British drinkers plan to do Dry January, 2019 this month.

Anyone anywhere can participate.  There is a smartphone app you can download to help you through the month and encourage you to control your drinking from then on.

#smoking  #quitting #annuals #alcohol #booze #healthier #healthnews  #radionews

University of Sussex. "How 'Dry January' is the secret to better sleep, saving money and losing weight." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 28 December 2018. .

 Vidcast: https://youtu.be/_4EAkVTYH_w

Stories and features:
Britain's “Dry January.”
Less drinking helps stop smoking efforts.
VIDEO: What smoking 30 packs of cigarettes looks like.
HELP: Beat winter boredom.
A head tilt makes you more approachable.
FUTUREMED: Irish bogs may yield stronger antibiotics.
Cottonseed oil better lipid chaser than olive oil.
New comprehensive child vaccine.
HEALTHTECH: heart attack risk calculator from Mayo Clinic.
Surgery to stop phantom limb pain.
TRY A LITTLE KINDNESS: a brave driver is rewarded.

References and show notes:
https://www.drhowardsmith.com/jan-2019-health-news-roundup

VidCast:https://youtu.be/Di_LcSE03Xk

Stories and features:
Britain's “Dry January.”
Less drinking helps stop smoking efforts.
VIDEO: What smoking 30 packs of cigarettes looks like.
HELP: Beat winter boredom.
A head tilt makes you more approachable.
FUTUREMED: Irish bogs may yield stronger antibiotics.
Cottonseed oil better lipid chaser than olive oil.
New comprehensive child vaccine.
HEALTHTECH: heart attack risk calculator from Mayo Clinic.
Surgery to stop phantom limb pain.
TRY A LITTLE KINDNESS: a brave driver is rewarded.

References and show notes:
https://www.drhowardsmith.com/jan-2019-health-news-roundup

VidCast:https://youtu.be/Di_LcSE03Xk

Today’s topics:
A trick for comforting babies.
Marijuana damages sperm DNA.
Exercise is better than medication for reducing blood pressure.
Milk cereal drinks will make your child fat.
There is no such thing as a harmless concussion.
Alcohol triggers migraine headaches.
Then some SHORT SHORTS.........
Compression stocking may turbocharge you.
Marijuana could hurt your eyes.
Supermarket impulse buying will fatten your family.
New FDA guidelines for preventing narcotic overdoses.
Getting the most from spinach.

VidCast:https://youtu.be/iLXuDV-ppdk

Today’s topics:
A trick for comforting babies.
Marijuana damages sperm DNA.
Exercise is better than medication for reducing blood pressure.
Milk cereal drinks will make your child fat.
There is no such thing as a harmless concussion.
Alcohol triggers migraine headaches.
Then some SHORT SHORTS.........
Compression stocking may turbocharge you.
Marijuana could hurt your eyes.
Supermarket impulse buying will fatten your family.
New FDA guidelines for preventing narcotic overdoses.
Getting the most from spinach.

VidCast:https://youtu.be/iLXuDV-ppdk