Things to Consider Before You Try To Smoke for the First Time
We all know how harmful smoking is. How much it affects everyone who gets exposed to it. In spite of the constant reminders from the government on how dangerous it is, regardless how expensive it gets, the number of smokers keeps of increasing each year.
21 Days of Breaking the Habit of Smoking
According to research, it takes 21 days to create a habit or break one. We all know how bad smoking is, how it affects the first hand smoker and the second hand smoker, so deciding whether to quit or not is not really about dealing with convincing oneself on quitting but dealing with temptations on […]
Why Quitting Smoking is Hard
Many people know that smoking is not good for the body, but still they keep smoking. Smokers would say that smoking can relieve stress, depression or anxiety but it is the other way around. Smoking can make your life more miserable, why? The answer is simple: You will waste your money on buying cigarettes and […]
5 Tips to Stay Cigarette-Free this Holiday Season
It’s Holiday season again. It’s the time of the year that you get to spend more quality time with friends and family. And for some, this means parties and drinking sprees. But what if you just quit smoking or just started with your smoking cessation program?
Stigmatizing Smoking Makes Quitting Harder, New Study Finds
Anti-smoking campaigns may actually have the opposite effect to people trying to quit, suggests a new study. The reason being is that stigmatizing smoking makes some people angry and defensive, and the negative messages could therefore lead to poor self-esteem.
Smoking Cessation Tips for People with COPD
Like other smokers, quitting smoking is your top priority, but if you’re suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) there is a great urgency.
Breastfeeding Help Reduce Risk of Smoking Relapse in Mothers, Study Says
Pregnancy may cause some women to abruptly reduce or quit smoking, however most of them pick up the habit again after giving birth. But new study suggests that breastfeeding can help mothers avoid a relapse.
Quick Help After Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking is hard. There’s no doubt about it. But the good news is you can do something about it. Below are some quick help during your first few days after quitting.
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.
Half of Cancer Deaths are Caused by Smoking, Research Says
Nearly half of all deaths from tobacco-related cancers may be directly related to cigarette smoking, US research suggests.