For millions of Americans wondering about the best way to quit smoking, the journey can feel daunting. Nicotine changes the brain’s reward system, meaning it literally affects how you think. The good ...

Smoking isn’t cool anymore! According to Gallup polling, in the mid-1950s, approximately 45% of the adult population in the U.S. smoked. Today, adult smoking rates in the U.S. have plummeted ...

It’s a number to celebrate: 3.9 million. That’s the likely number of Americans saved from lung cancer since 1970 with efforts to curb cigarette ...

Among the lifestyle choices that older adults can benefit from is quitting smoking. But when trying to break this habit and build better ones, it’s easy to get discouraged by the age-old adage that ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN)- Resolutions are easy to make and hard to keep. Over 70% of New Year’s resolutions will be broken within the month, and for a smoker, quitting smoking is one of the hardest habits ...

SUMMIT COUNTY ” It’s time to start thinking of resolutions for the New Year ” something that for thousands of tobacco users across the state may mean quitting. So, for any one pondering this ...

According to Dalton, Georgia mother Lynda Amos, her 13-year-old son will never be the same again. In 2023, the boy, having fallen into a coma, was in serious danger. EMTs administered Narcan once, ...

Geisinger Wyoming Valley specialist ties one change to many health benefits. Thomas Isaacson, M.D. discusses the no-smoking policy at Geisinger. Aimee Dilger/The Times Leader As people make their New ...

Are you trying to quit smoking? Maybe you tried before? Or you quit but started up again. There are many tools available that can help you quit. First off, know that there’s no one-size-fits-all ...

Smoking significantly impacts your heart health. It damages the lining of the arteries, leading to the build-up of fatty deposits this narrows the arteries and increases the risk of heart attacks and ...

Smoking affects how much mucus a person’s body produces and how thick it is. People can take steps to manage mucus, such as drinking plenty of water, trying controlled coughing, and quitting smoking.