Thinking about quitting smoking? Did you know the benefits of quitting start just hours after your last cigarette? Within two hours of quitting, your blood pressure, heart rate and circulation ...

For many people, quitting smoking is at the top of the list. Unfortunately, not everyone is successful, because they haven't adequately prepared to quit. Research commissioned by the United ...

“Smoking is an expensive and deadly habit, and these findings reveal the shocking reality of this addiction, highlighting how important it is to quit,” said Public Health Minister Andrew Gwynn ...

Quitting smoking is a gradual process, and the benefits may not be immediately apparent. Be patient and realistic about the timeline for noticeable changes. Celebrate small victories, such as ...

While some of the lung damage from smoking is irreversible, much of it is reversible. Regardless of how long you’ve smoked, quitting can help you improve lung function and help your lungs regain ...

Sustained smoking cessation was associated with a reduced risk of many cancers, particularly when quitting occurred before the age of 50, according to a large population-based study published in ...

Additionally, quitting smoking can reduce the risk of death in people who are living with cancer. Read about the timeline of how quitting smoking affects the body. A 2024 study suggests that ...

Each cigarette a person smokes could shorten their life by 20 minutes, according to new estimates. The new figures are an increase on previous estimates, which suggested a cigarette shortens a ...

It takes a village to help a smoker quit. And a new study published recently in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that smokers had a nearly doubled success rate quitting when supported by an integrated ...