For years, the public health message on flavored vaping products was clear: these products are dangerous for young people, the science supports tighter restrictions, and the regulatory direction was moving in only one direction. That clarity was working. Under the previous administration, the FDA denied more than a million marketing applications for candy- and fruit-flavored […]
For National Snack Month, Focus on Healthy Options
By Arriana Patraw Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program Manager When you hear the word “snack,” do you think of something sweet or salty? During National Snack Month, it is a great time to rethink what snacks look like and how they support our health — especially for kids and teens. According to the Food […]
Celebrating the Salmon River Cooking Club
By Arriana Patraw Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Program Manager Cooking your own food may seem like a simple thing, but it’s easy to take for granted that young people are learning this critical life skill. That’s why The Heart Network’s Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) program applauds Salmon River Central School’s Cooking Club […]
Smoking and the Risk of Vision Loss
By Hanna Schneider Tobacco Project Coordinator The dangerous and harmful effects of cigarettes are well-documented. From lung cancer and COPD to emphysema and heart disease, smoking results in serious health risks and is still the number one cause of preventable death in the U.S. But did you know it can also lead to vision loss […]
Tips for a Successful Quit-Smoking Resolution
By Hanna Schneider Tobacco Project Coordinator Quitting smoking is consistently among the most popular New Year’s resolutions. It’s also one of the hardest to achieve due to the hyper-addictive nature of nicotine. So, what steps can you take to make your quit attempt a success? First and foremost, going cold turkey or attempting to quit […]
Smoking and Behavioral Health
Cigarette use among adults living with a disability or experiencing mental distress is significantly higher than the average smoking rate for adults. A regional initiative is working to reverse this trend. North Country Nicotine Consultants (NCNC), a joint initiative of The Heart Network and Glens Falls Hospital, is working with behavioral health care providers across […]