Overall, exposure to second-hand smoke can be harmful to the brain and increase the risk of developing dementia
If you lose weight, the size of the fat cells decreases, but the number of cells does not
My colleague German Lopez wrote a piece titled Imagine if the media covered alcohol like other drugs. Heres my favorite excerpt: Whats worse, public use of this drug has become widely accepted in some circles
- Image and description sourced from the British Newspaper Archive A FACTORY IN COLOURED LIGHT - One of the most striking demonstrations of floodlighting in connection with the International Illumination Congress held in London from September 1 is provided at Carreras' Black Cat factory in the Hampstead Road
Alongside NRT or prescription treatments you could also try: Counselling or support groups Quitting with friends or family members Gradually reduce your nicotine intake over time rather than going cold turkey Exercising regularly Eating a balanced diet, if youre hungrier choose healthy snacks Getting enough sleep Yoga, meditation or breathing exercises Avoiding situations, people and places that make you want to smoke Staying hydrated which can help with headaches Distracting yourself with a new hobby Combining these coping strategies will help you to ignore cravings and successfully quit
