Finding Jobs Harder for Smokers

Today, smokers have a harder time finding jobs, and earn less than nonsmokers, a new study suggests.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Besides Your Lungs, Smoking May Harm Your Job Prospects, Paycheck The "Mad Men" glory days of smoking at work are long gone. Today, smokers have a harder time finding jobs, and earn less than nonsmokers when they do get work, a new study suggests... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Dig into the Fresh Foods of Spring With the arrival of spring comes freshly grown foods. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests: Opt for fresh, nutrient-rich spinach in salads and other meals. Spinach helps... Read more ... Exercise May Counter Harms From Too Much Sitting, Study Says Regular exercise helps counteract the harmful health effects of too much sitting, a new British study suggests. "This research is significant because it demonstrates yet again why physical activity... Read more ... Health Tip: Need a Time-Out From Athletic Training? Training for an athletic event can push your body to its limits, so it's important to know when to back off. The American Council on Exercise mentions these warning signs that you're overdoing it... Read more ... The Health Risks Posed by Mindless Munching Along with diet and exercise, mindful eating may benefit overweight people trying to shed excess pounds, new research suggests. "Mindful eating practices promote awareness of experiences... Read more ... Weight-Loss Surgery Gets People Moving, Study Shows Weight-loss surgery seems to help ease joint pain and improve mobility in the long run, new research suggests. "Previous studies have reported improvement in pain and function... Read more ... Web Searches for E-Cigs Focus on Buying Most people who search the Internet for e-cigarettes are shopping for the products -- not looking to quit smoking, a new study reveals. In fact, researchers found that less than 1 percent of millions... Read more ... Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers MedicineNet's Weight Loss and Healthy Living Centers give you all of the tools necessary for diet & weight management, exercise & fitness, nutrition & food, and prevention & wellness. Get access to various articles, slideshows, quizzes, and medications for your reference. Healthy Living Center Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home