Smoke-free programs prep coeds for quitting
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids coverage on college cessation efforts led by Jacqueline Gilman of ASAC. It notes social smoking among students, bar outings, and the challenge of quitting during college social life. The piece cites prevention work and early-stage habits among coeds.
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Transition cigarette cessation program targets youth smokers
ASAC prevention specialist Jacqueline Gilman notes teens lack adult smoking habits and lower nicotine levels. A $2,000 Iowa Department of Public Health grant funds an eight week program using the American Lung Association curriculum at Mount Mercy and other campuses, offering free nicotine patches after early sessions. Call Melinda Brokaw, Janet Ungs, or Amy Ganske to sign up.
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Jacqueline Gilman
ASAC
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Iowa Youth Savey
Gilman
Mount Mercy
Iowa Department of Public Health
Melinda Brokaw
Coe College
Janet Ungs
Tools of the Trade: Fresh Cross-Training Ideas
In Cedar Rapids and the Corridor region experts urge cross-training to beat workout boredom and break plateaus. The piece highlights jumping rope as a versatile, overlooked tool for varied routines and ongoing fitness.
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Anne Kapler
the Gazette
Thera Nelson
Midwest Athletic Club
Cedar Rapids
Kris Pritchett
Linda Suchamel
Hiawatha
Mercy Fitness Center
Jim Slosiarek
Julie Hinrichs
Helen G. Nassif
Second nature weight loss how to make habits automatic
Dieters share a common secret they make behaviors second nature avoiding constant focus on eating and exercise. Experts say repeated execution builds automatic habits reducing mental effort by up to 85 percent and environment shaping helps sustain weight loss.
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University of Pittsburgh
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