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Americans split on whether positive or negative imagery aids nicotine quit attempts
CHICAGO — An online survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association found Americans are split on whether positive or negative health messages are more likely to help tobacco and nicotine users reduce their use of those substances or quit.
Positive health information about the benefits of quitting was believed to be more likely to help someone reduce use of or quit using tobacco or nicotine by 34% of Americans, while 33% thought health information focused on the harmful effects of tobacco/nicotine is more likely to help.
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Johns Hopkins: Exercise and vitamin D in tandem help reduce heart disease risk
BALTIMORE — Johns Hopkins researchers report that an analysis of survey responses and health records of more than 10,000 American adults for nearly 20 years suggests a "synergistic" link between exercise and good vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
