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Another Reason to Quit Smoking: Third-Hand Smoke
I've heard of first-hand smoke, the smoke you inhale directly from a tobacco product, and there's also second-hand smoke, the smoke that is given off by the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar. Now research shows there's another type of smoke that can cause harm — third-hand smoke. It's the invisible toxic gasses and particles that linger in the air, carpet, curtains, clothes, and hair long after a cigarette stops burning.7 Tips For Quitting Smoking
Keeping your heart in tip-top shape is just one of many reasons to quit smoking. So in honor of February's Heart Health Month, I'm offering some timeless tips for kicking the habit. Whether you're a full-time smoker or just an occasional one, smoking is wreaking havoc on your health, so here are some strategies to help you stop for good.
Another Reason Not to Smoke: Dementia
There are so many reasons to quit smoking and now here's a new one to add to the mountain of evidence urging you to kick the habit in the butt (sorry, but I had to give in to that pun).
A recent study concluded that smokers are putting themselves at risk for dementia. Participants who were smokers during the study were 50 percent more likely to develop dementia than people who had never smoked or were former smokers (that means giving up tobacco right now can significantly reduce your chances of developing dementia).
Another Reason to Quit Smoking: Depression
There are so many horrible things that can come from smoking cigarettes that it is really insane that cigarettes are still around.
Yet another study, this one from The University of Helsinki, has found another negative side effect of smoking cigarettes. Finnish researchers found that smokers may have a higher risk of depression than those who have never smoked.
Want to Quit Smoking?
Quitting smoking is just about the best thing you can do for your health. Countless studies have shown smoking can lead to serious health problems, not only for the smoker, but also for non-smokers breathing secondhand smoke. It's never too late to quit, and if you want to call yourself a non-smoker like some of these celebs, here are some tips to help make it happen.
Another Reason to Quit Smoking: Taste
If you're looking for motivation to quit smoking, I have another reason to tack onto your list: taste. A recent study performed in Greece found that smoking literally dulls the taste buds. In the small study, the smokers had flatter tastes buds compared with their nonsmoking counterparts.
Another Reason to Quit Smoking: Sleep
If you're still smoking and looking for more reasons to quit . . .
DrSugar Answers: How Can I Cut the Nicotine Habit?
DrSugar is in the house and he's answering your health questions.
Dear DrSugar,
I have been smoking ever since college, which I know is dumb, but I just haven't been able to cut the habit. I started smoking only at parties, but now I'm at about a half pack a day for the last few years.
Will Smoking Smarties Encourage Teens to Smoke Cigarettes?
Smoking Smarties is the newest fad among young teens. It involves crushing a packet of Smarties candies while still in their cylindrical wrapper, inhaling the sugary powder, and exhaling it so it looks like smoke from a cigarette. The idea is to puff on this imitation cigarette like you would a cigar, just inhaling the sugar into your mouth, not into your lungs.
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