Staying Cigarette-Free for 15 Years Lowers the Risk of Heart Failure and Premature Death the Same as Non-Smokers, Study Says
People who quit smoking for 15 years significantly lower their risk of heart failure, new study suggests. Researchers have discovered that smokers who ditched the habit 15 years ago had the same risk as those non-smokers or those who never smoked.
Study Suggests A “Clear Link” Between Smoking and Prostate Cancer
New research warned smokers of the increased risk of dying from cancer of the prostate even after quitting. Smokers who continued smoking after being diagnosed of prostate cancer are more likely not to survive treatment. And even those who quit still carries the risks for the next 10 years.
What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer
by: Michael Sanford Cancer is a disease in which certain body cells don’t function right, divide very fast and produce too much tissue that forms a tumor. A leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women is probably lung cancer. This is the number one cause of cancer deaths surpassing breast cancer as […]
5 Ways Cognitive Behavior Therapy Can Help You Quit
If you’re like most smokers, you cling to cigarettes to relieve stress and tension brought by everyday life challenges. You think you can smoke away the negative emotions you experience. That’s probably why you are reluctant to quit – you are afraid that you may not be able to handle life stresses without cigarettes. Add […]
5 Ways to Feel Better When You Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking is lifetime process that requires not only your desire to completely give up cigarettes but also your full commitment and unwavering determination to remain smoke-free. And when you decide to stop smoking, you need to endure the side effects associated with quitting tobacco. From the first day you stopped lighting up you may […]
7 Strategies to Avoid Overeating When Quitting Smoking
Many smokers don’t want to quit because they are afraid that they will gain extra weight. This myth has been circulating for the past years despite the lack of scientific evidence suggesting a causal effect between smoking and weight gain. While cigarette smoking provides metabolic boost, its effects are temporary, and over time, it destroys […]
6 Ways to Boost Metabolism after Quitting Smoking
Many people smoke to lose weight. But how true is this? What does smoking have to do with metabolism? Let’s find out.
10 Facts about Smoking and Mental Health
Mental health is among the biggest concerns of many governments, costing each nation billions of dollars each year due to hospitalizations, work productivity losses, and treatments. Smoking doesn’t just affect one’s physical health but also his or her mental fitness. By quitting smoking today, you can prevent yourself from developing mental illnesses that don’t just […]
5 Steps to Remove Tobacco Stains on Your Lips and Gums
Away from the countless health threats, smoking tobacco has other nasty and horrible effect – the stain. The tar found in cigarette smoke stains everything it comes into contact like your fingers, nails, teeth, your gums and lips. It leaves a yellowish to dark brown color. Tobacco stains can greatly affect how you look and […]
4 Foods to Avoid If You Want to Quit Smoking
Every smoker admits that quitting never comes easy, especially if you’re into the habit for several years already. The more nicotine you’ve puffed, the harder it is for you to quit. However, there are ways you can do to avoid triggering your nicotine cravings while trying to quit smoking. There are foods that can help […]