“I’ve smoked two packs of cigarettes a day for 40 years—what’s the use of quitting now? Will I even be able to quit after all this time?” No matter your age, quitting smoking improves your health. If you quit smoking, you are likely to add years to your life, breathe more easily, have more energy,… Continue reading Quitting Smoking for Older Adults
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Cancer-Fighting Resolutions for Everyday!
Tips for staying cancer-free in 2018 In honor of making every day a “New Year’s Day” – the National Foundation for Cancer Research has put together cancer-fighting “resolutions” that are worth fighting to keep. Start small, then keep building. Simply pick one or two and stick with them, and keep adding onto your success. Your body will… Continue reading Cancer-Fighting Resolutions for Everyday!
Pictures Warning of Smoking Dangers Increased Quit Attempts
Putting pictures on cigarette packets to illustrate the dangers of smoking increased attempts by smokers to quit, according to the results of a clinical trial published online by JAMA Internal Medicine in June 2016. According to a release from JAMA, reducing smoking is a top public health priority because it is a leading cause of… Continue reading Pictures Warning of Smoking Dangers Increased Quit Attempts
Sixteen Anti-Aging Tips
Aging is a natural process. However, there are measures that we can take to delay the process of aging and to ensure we age gracefully. 1. Incorporate anti-aging regimens in your daily routine. This could include use of antioxidants, exfoliating cleansers and sunscreen. 2. Eat right. This includes consumption of fruits and vegetables that are… Continue reading Sixteen Anti-Aging Tips
Get Smoke-Free for The Holidays – And Beyond
Quitting smoking is tough no matter what time of year it is, but it may be especially hard during the New Year’s party season. If you’ve associated smoking with drinking and/or being social, you may be tempted to postpone quitting or even go back to puffing. Here are some tips to help you out, from… Continue reading Get Smoke-Free for The Holidays – And Beyond
The Great American Smokeout
The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By quitting — even for one day — smokers will be taking an important step… Continue reading The Great American Smokeout