Articles tagged: smoking
best bets: Learn better sewing with Gertie and see Martha Graham Dance Co. this weekend
Posted: Jan 24, 2013Some highlights of upcoming events: FRIDAY "Sugar Man" Rodriguez highlights Ann Arbor Folk Festival's Friday lineup Read more »
Federal officials meet at U-M to call for tobacco-free college campuses nationwide
Posted: Sep 12, 2012The University of Michigan's national clout and efforts to ban smoking on its campuses made it an apt setting for the federal government to announce Wednesday afternoon an initiative to ban smoking on college campuses across the country, officials said. Read more »
WITH POLL: U-M officials say campus-wide smoking ban making some progress in breaking cycle of addiction
Posted: Sep 12, 2012Slightly more than a year since the University of Michigan implemented a no-smoking policy on its campus, reactions are mixed when evaluating the effectiveness of the policy. Read more »
With poll: Teen smoking 'epidemic' but not as bad as it once was, U-M researcher says
Posted: Mar 12, 2012The reports sounded alarming: “Staggering teen smoking epidemic,” “teen tobacco epidemic shocks surgeon general,” “shocking teen smoking report sparks call for action.” Those were some of the headlines on media coverage of the U.S. surgeon ... Read more »
Saline Area Chamber of Commerce looking for outstanding citizen nominations for three awards
Posted: Feb 18, 2012Nominations are under way for the “Saline Salutes” awards that recognize outstanding area residents, and the deadline is quickly nearing. Each year, the chamber seeks nominations for people with an outstanding record of achievement in ... Read more »
health: The Great American SmokeOut: Getting healthier starts with quitting for just one day
Posted: Nov 02, 2011It’s that time again, where smokers get the opportunity to make a pledge to quit smoking for a day. The decision to quit smoking can be challenging, but this day, The Great American SmokeOut, can ... Read more »
Opinion: It's been a great six months under Michigan's smoke-free law
Posted: Nov 14, 2010It’s hard to believe it has been six months since the smoke-free law took effect in Michigan. I’ve enjoyed being able to go out to my favorite bars and restaurants and not worry about the ... Read more »
With poll: The future of smoking? E-cigarette sales come to Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor
Posted: Oct 22, 2010When Renee Brown quit smoking in 1999, she gained 100 pounds. Three years later, she was back getting her nicotine fix. So when she decided to give quitting another try, she looked for a better ... Read more »
Daily Dose of Health News: Anti-smoking losing out to anti-obesity campaigns
Posted: Jul 28, 2010Here's a look at some of the top health news being talked about around the U.S. and the world today: • Anti-smoking campaigns are losing out as the wars against obesity suck attention and public ... Read more »
Many Ann Arbor restaurant, bar owners eager to snuff out smoking as ban approaches
Posted: Apr 18, 2010The statewide smoking ban may be heralding big changes for Michigan’s hospitality industry, but Ann Arbor bar and restaurant owners largely aren’t sweating the switch to smoke free. Read more »
Heart healthy: How to protect this vital organ
Posted: Feb 16, 2010In honor of Valentine’s Day this past Sunday, I wanted to spend just a few moments to go over ways to protect our hearts. 1. Find a healthy weight for your body frame. Losing 5 ... Read more »
Gov. Granholm makes Michigan smoking ban official for bars and restaurants
Posted: Dec 18, 2009Most Michigan residents will find their work places, restaurants and bars smoke-free beginning May 1 now that Gov. Jennifer Granholm has signed a smoking ban into law. But the new law could still face a ... Read more »
New Michigan smoking ban spurs debate about its economic impact
Posted: Dec 13, 2009Michigan is poised to snuff out smoking in restaurants and bars, marking the climax of a fervent debate among restaurant owners, health activists and community members. The lingering question is: How will Michigan's new smoking ... Read more »
Michigan's smoking ban approved by Senate, House
Posted: Dec 10, 2009The Michigan Senate and House today passed a bill that would ban smoking in all bars and restaurants but exempt casinos and cigar bars. The ban's final approval is now imminent, leading to an uneven ... Read more »
Detroit Free Press: It's time for Michigan Legislature to clear the air and pass smoking ban
Posted: Dec 08, 2009Michigan lawmakers have no good reason not to pass a ban on smoking in Michigan workplaces, an editorial in The Detroit Free Press says. The editorial notes that the majority of workplaces already ban smoking. ... Read more »
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