Health & Wellness - June 2013 Archives

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY Slide show: Back exercises in 15 minutes a day It's often easier to prevent back pain than to treat it. Start with this step-by-step guide for stretching and strengthening your back. Expert Answers What is BPA? Should I be worried about it? Celiac disease DASH diet: Healthy eating to lower your blood pressure Spider bites LASIK surgery: Is it right for you? HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Quit smoking: Lining up support The more support you have, the more likely you are to stop smoking. Many hospitals and clinics offer quit-smoking support groups or classes. You can also join online quit-smoking groups or programs. Or connect with a tobacco treatment specialist through your doctor, a local treatment program or a telephone-based program. Toll-free tobacco quit lines are available in every U.S. state and in many countries throughout the world. One big benefit of telephone quit lines is that you can participate from your own home. You can even text smoking cessation counselors through Smokefree.gov.