Posts Tagged: smoking

Smoking and Surgery: How Does Smoking Affect Surgery?

Hand offering a lit cigarette to someone who is holding out their hand as a rejection

Smoking and vaping can cause several different issues because of the nicotine and chemicals in them, but they can also cause issues during or after surgery. If you are having a major surgery, your doctor should talk to you about the risks associated with smoking and surgery. Key Takeaways: Smoking puts a lot of strain… Read more »

Baby Boomers and Health – A Generational Comparison

Baby Boomers and Health As reported by Dr. Dana King and colleagues (2013), baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 comprised about 26% of the population in the U.S. in 2010. Looking at baby boomers and health, including the overall health status of the baby boom generation, researchers looked at National Health and Nutrition Examination… Read more »