Fashionable E-Cig Skins Promise False Security

September 02, 2010 9:06 AM by aimees
Aimee Schiefelbein, Quit Coach, Service Delivery:   E-Cigarettes now come in a wide range of skins (colorful and sometimes flashy coverings), designs and flavors. There are even convenient carr... [More]
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Mom Celebrates Junk Food-Free Classroom

August 31, 2010 12:32 PM by sandik
Sandi Kaplan, Associate Director, Clinical Development & Support:   My kids started school today. Along with their school supplies, I arrived in their classrooms with bags full of gluten-fr... [More]
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Movies May Not Smoke Like they Used to, But Michael Douglas Still Has Cancer

August 26, 2010 3:04 PM by janicem
Janice Milliman, Quit Coach, Service Delivery:   The next time you go to a movie you're less likely to see someone light up on screen. A recent study published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortal... [More]
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Before You Grab a Cold One, Ask Yourself: Do I Actually Enjoy This?

August 20, 2010 7:35 AM by stevet
Steve Tutty, Associate Director, Cognitive Behavioral Clinical Services:   A few days ago I decided to approach drinking alcohol in a mindful way. I thought about the steps our clinical team de... [More]
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Healthy School Lunches by Cookus Interruptus: Learning and Laughter for Parents and School Staff

August 19, 2010 5:19 AM by sandik
Sandi Kaplan, Associate Director, Clinical Development & Support:   I printed out my kids’ school supply lists today. That’s a sure sign that the start of the school year is alm... [More]
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Quitting Smoking Saves You Time and Money

August 10, 2010 12:35 PM by janicem
Janice Milliman, Quit Coach, Service Delivery:   Smoking can be a drain on your wallet as well as your time. How would life be different if you had more time in the day and more money in your p... [More]
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"Lose 50 lbs and Win an All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Italy and Switzerland!"

August 04, 2010 2:12 PM by sandik
Sandi Kaplan, MS, RD, Associate Director, Clinical Development & Support:   Sounds like a reality TV show, doesn’t it? Would you believe this happened in my own family? Years ago, my... [More]
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World Cup Recovery: Getting Back in the Game of Fitness

August 02, 2010 10:39 AM by jasonk
Jason Kalivas, Quit Coach, Service Delivery:   Two days after I wrote about the soccer World Cup, the U.S.A. got knocked out of the tournament. In the two weeks after that, my other two favorit... [More]
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Beyonce Glamorizes Stress-Triggered Smoking in "Why Don't You Love Me"

July 30, 2010 9:45 AM by reedd
Reed Dunn, Recruitment Marketing Manager:   When I heard Beyonce’s latest single “Why Don’t You Love Me” a couple of months ago, I was glad to hear some new tunes from m... [More]
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NYC Lawsuit Over Graphic Tobacco Signs Prevents Massachusetts From Taking Key Step

July 23, 2010 8:00 AM by aimees
Aimee Schiefelbein, Quit Coach, Service Delivery:   Last December, New York City became the first U.S. city to require stores to post 4-square-foot warnings showing the physical effects of smok... [More]
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