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How To Beat 10 Common Smoking Triggers
Many common activities or events can trigger the urge to smoke. Knowing how to deal with them can help you deal with these triggers:
Helping A Loved One Quit Smoking
If someone you know is trying to quit smoking, there's a lot you can do to help. Simply being supportive and available to lend an ear is a big part of the process. Propose activities to keep the person active-and away from the temptation to light up.
Physical Activity Is a Great Substitute for Smoking
Thinking about quitting smoking? Make sure your quitting plan includes a daily dose of physical activity. Research shows that ex-smokers who start a regular physical activity program right after quitting may be more likely to stay butt-free. Why?
Avoid Secondhand Smoke
Sure you know enough not to light up a cigarette, but exposure to secondhand smoke endangers your heart, too. A study by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service found that nonsmokers who are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or at work have a 25 to 30 percent higher risk of developing heart disease.
Stop Smoking
Giving up cigarettes can be tough, but it is possible! Although quitting isn’t easy, many former smokers have succeeded in putting tobacco behind them for good. Here are some tips that can help you become one of them.
Smoking
Smoking is a woman’s single biggest risk factor for a heart attack. It also puts you at risk for lung cancer, increases your chance of a stroke, and leads to coughing and shortness of breath. Furthermore, smoking affects the health of those around you – including your family.
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