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Jul 09, 2007 -
England's recent public smoking ban reminded me there are regular smokers out there still needing to quit. Quitting smoking is one of the healthiest things you can do and I want to be supportive.
So if you're one of them, or if you know someone who needs to quit, here are a few tips from the British Dietetic Association on making quitting a little easier:
- Chew it over: Some people find that chewing a nicotine gum can help when quitting smoking.
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Feb 03, 2009 -
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.
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Apr 05, 2007 -
For all of you out there that have recently quit smoking (like Sugar user smarler) - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Although life without nicotine might seem challenging; you are on your way to better health for life. But how to deal with those incessant cravings?
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Aug 19, 2009 -
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.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Alternative Names
- Information
Illustrations
Quitting smoking
Smoking hazards
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Alternative Names
Cigarettes - tips on how to quit; Smoking cessation
Information
Below are some tips to help you quit smoking. First and foremost, set a quit date and quit COMPLETELY on that day. To prepare for that day:
- Identify the times you are most likely to smoke.
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Aug 22, 2007 -
Still having problems kicking that nasty little smoking habit?
Well, recent research published in the Addiction journal has found that even just five minutes of moderate exercise, such as walking, significantly reduces the intensity of smokers' nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
While this may seem rather impractical at times, maybe you want to consider it for your smoking breaks at work.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Nicotine Addiction
- Health Risks
- Secondhand Smoke
- Smoking Bans
- Quitting Smoking
- Symptoms of Withdrawal
- Failure to Quit
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Smoking and Your Health
- Smoking may worsen knee osteoarthritis in men. A study published in the Annals of Rheumatic Disease found that male smokers have more pain and cartilage loss than men who do not smoke. Previous studies have not found such a link.
- Smoking greatly increases the risk of age-related macular degeneration.
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Nov 12, 2007 -
One thing I can wholeheartedly recommend to improve your health is quitting smoking. It decreases your chance of getting and dying from cancer, heart disease, and stroke. I am not saying you should quit today cold turkey, but if you did I would be so glad.
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Jul 15, 2009 -
We all know that quitting smoking is difficult, and unfortunately it looks like it may be harder for women to kick the habit. NPR recently reported that although federal household surveys indicate that the success rate for quitting is close to equal between the sexes, women might actually have more difficulty giving up their smokes.
Carolyn Mazure, a psychologist who specializes in addictive behavior, believes that the relationship women have with cigarettes is emotionally loaded.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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Tobacco and vascular disease
Tobacco and chemicals
Tobacco and cancer
Secondhand Smoke and Lung Cancer
Respiratory cilia
Tobacco health risks
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Alternative Names
Second-hand smoke; Cigarette smoking; Cigar smoking; Pipe smoking; Smokeless snuff; Tobacco use; Chewing tobacco
Information
Tobacco is a plant grown for its leaves, which are smoked, chewed, or sniffed for a variety of effects. It is considered an addictive substance because it contains the chemical nicotine.
In addition to nicotine, tobacco contains over 19 known cancer-causing chemicals (most are collectively known as "tar") and more than 4,000 other chemicals.
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