Nicotine doesn’t just affect your lungs or heart. It also interferes with one of the body’s most important recovery systems: sleep. Sleep is when the brain and body reset. During the night, your brain processes information from the day, your immune system strengthens...
Your immune system works around the clock to protect your body. It detects viruses and bacteria, fights infections and helps repair damaged tissue. When it is working well, it helps you recover from illness and keeps everyday threats from becoming serious health...
Secondhand smoke exposure in hotels is more than just unpleasant. For guests with asthma, allergies or other health issues, it can pose serious risks. There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, and Oklahoma is one of few states without 100% clean indoor...
Planning to hike around Beavers Bend or spend a weekend camping at Robbers Cave? Good news: smoking is prohibited on all Oklahoma State Park property. This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes and even vapes. The restriction applies to trails, campgrounds, picnic areas,...
Can you smoke in your car in Oklahoma? Is it illegal? What are the repercussions? Does the law change if your car is parked? The answer depends on where you are, who’s with you and what kind of vehicle you’re driving. While state law doesn’t ban...
