• Cutting Back on Smoking Not That EffectiveCommon wisdom suggests that cutting back on smoking (that is, smoking fewer cigarettes per day) should offer some health benefits, since you are exposing yourself to less tobacco per day. However, new research shows that this may not be true. Heavy smokers who cut down on their cigarettes actually seem to inhale more deeply and more often from each cigarette. This means their body gets the amount of nicotine its used to, and their overall tobacco exposure is the same (if not more) than before.
  • Tobacco Company Anti Smoking Ads Don't Work for TeensRecently, an article in the American Journal of Public Health reported the results of a study of more than 10,000 teenagers and their exposure to advertising about smoking. The study found that television ads sponsored by tobacco companies which are supposed to discourage teenagers from smoking actually don't do this, and, instead, may actually be sending the opposite message- that smoking is cool and something they should do.
  • Nicotine Replacement May Be Deadly for ICU PatientsSmokers admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) who receive nicotine replacement therapy during their hospitalization had a higher risk of death compared to smokers in the same conditions who did not receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). These findings were presented by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) at their recent annual international scientific meeting.
  • Media Literate Teens Less Likely to SmokeSmoking has long been considered "cool", but smoking can cause significant damage to your skin. Cigarette smoke generates free radicals on the surface of the skin, which can lead to skin damage and premature aging. The constant pulling motion will lead to lines and wrinkles around the mouth. Smoking dehydrates the skin, and leaves it more susceptible to infection. Despite this, teens often start smoking due to peer pressure, concerns about weight gain, and because it makes them look and feel more mature. Many movies aimed at teens often promote subtle pro-smoking messages. For teens who are not that media savvy, these messages are likely to influence their smoking habits.
  • Nicotine Withdrawal starts in 30 minutesA recent study published in Psychopharmacology found that nicotine withdrawal starts as soon as 30 minutes after the smoker's last cigarette. This is much sooner than was previously thought, and represents a greater challenge to those seeking to stop smoking.
  • How Smoking Damages Your SkinThe Mayo Clinic reports that smoking can greatly accelerate the normal aging process of your skin, leading to wrinkles. According to their research, skin changes from smoking can be seen in young adults who have been smoking for as few as 10 years. Smoking causes constriction (narrowing) of the blood vessels in the outermost ...
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