February is Heart Health Month, but did you know that smoking and secondhand smoke are contributors to heart health issues? Why does this happen? When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen and deliver it to your heart, which then pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of your body. However, when you breath smoke, chemicals…

November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Lung Cancer Awareness Month Awareness Month. Both diseases can affect anyone. However, smoking is a primary cause of each. This is why it is particularly important for those who smoke to quit smoking, and to avoid environments where people are exposed to secondhand smoke. Part 1 touched…

November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Both diseases can affect anyone. However, smoking is the primary cause of each. Secondhand smoke is another cause for both diseases. This is why it is important for those who smoke to quit smoking, and to avoid environments where people are not exposed…