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Quitting cigarettes can make the difference between living longer and well
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hen you quit smoking, you lower the risk for you and those around you of other serious health problems like heart disease
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Avoiding smoke slows the damage and actually slows the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Whether you directly inhale smoke or get it from secondhand smoke, cigarette smoke accelerates the damage already going on in the lungs.
Long-term benefits include a reduced risk for coronary heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and other cancers.
Within two weeks to three months, your risk of a heart attack decreases and your lungs begin to function better
Within a day, the carbon monoxide level in your blood returns to normal
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It lowers your blood pressure and reduces your pulse after only 20 minutes.
Smoking cessation has immediate health benefits.
Smoking cessation has immediate health benefits.
Don't try to diet while giving up cigarettes -- too much deprivation is bound to backfire.
When you want to reach for a cigarette, put on your inline skates or jogging shoes instead.
Physical activity can help reduce nicotine cravings and ease some withdrawal symptoms
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It's very common to have a relapse. Many smokers try several times before giving up cigarettes for good.
Wash any clothes that smell like smoke and clean your carpets, draperies, and upholstery
Once you've smoked your last cigarette, toss all of your ashtrays and lighters.
Alcohol is one of the most common triggers, so try to drink less when you first quit
One reason people smoke is that the nicotine helps them relax
encouragement could make the difference. You may also want to join a support group or talk to a counselor
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Tell your friends, family, and co-workers that you're trying to quit.
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