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Smoking cessation: Tips and resources for quitting for good


Published on 2025-02-21 03:03:11 - Indiatimes
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  • Smoking significantly reduces life expectancy and quality, with men losing 17 minutes and women 22 minutes per cigarette. Lifelong smokers may lose up

The article from MSN provides comprehensive guidance on quitting smoking, emphasizing both the health benefits and practical strategies for cessation. It highlights the immediate and long-term health improvements like reduced risk of heart disease and cancer, and better lung function. Key tips include setting a quit date, understanding triggers, and using nicotine replacement therapies or prescription medications to manage withdrawal symptoms. The article also suggests behavioral changes such as avoiding situations that prompt smoking, engaging in physical activity, and seeking support from friends, family, or support groups. Additionally, it lists resources like the National Cancer Institute's quitline, Smokefree.gov, and apps like QuitNow! and Smoke Free, which offer tools for tracking progress, providing motivational messages, and connecting with others on the same journey. The overarching message is that while quitting smoking is challenging, with the right strategies and support, it is entirely achievable.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/smoking-cessation-tips-and-resources-for-quitting-for-good/ar-AA1zuPxh ]
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