It’s no secret that cigarette smoking increases an individual’s risk for lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke; it has long been understood as the greatest cause of preventable death. That’s why we’re happy to share that, according to a recent report by the Centers for … [Read more...] about Tobacco use in the US continues to decline: Here’s why
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13 strategies to help you kick your smoking habit
Quitting any habit is difficult, and smoking is no exception! Start the summer season off on the right foot by integrating these 13 tips for your smoke-free program. Find your reason Establish the personal why behind your reason for quitting in the first place, and don’t lose … [Read more...] about 13 strategies to help you kick your smoking habit
New Zealand’s new law prevents tobacco addiction in future generations
According to New Zealand’s Ministry of Health, between 4,000 and 5,000 people die every year in the country from smoking-related illnesses. Even though there’s been a significant decrease in the country’s adult smoking population (down to 13.4 percent of the population from … [Read more...] about New Zealand’s new law prevents tobacco addiction in future generations
What happens when you quit smoking?
Smoking rates are on the decline with more people becoming aware of its damaging health effects, but breaking the cycle of addiction can be difficult and daunting. We wanted to shed some light on the facts behind the humongous health benefits of quitting, hopefully giving you the … [Read more...] about What happens when you quit smoking?
This nonprofit’s text-based tool is getting teens to quit vaping
The 21-year-old nonprofit best known for its bold anti-smoking ads is rising to meet the vaping crisis. Truth Initiative’s “Tested on Humans” campaign last summer (in which anthropomorphized animals expressed concern that humans are being used as guinea pigs to test the effects … [Read more...] about This nonprofit’s text-based tool is getting teens to quit vaping