All articles tagged with #quitting smoking
Experts say the lungs can repair after quitting smoking, improving health, but recovery varies by person and age; some damage or genetic changes may persist, so quitting earlier and maintaining a healthy lifestyle (e.g., exercise) is advised.
Research indicates that vaping is significantly less harmful than smoking tobacco and can be an effective tool for quitting cigarettes, but public perception remains largely negative due to media and misinformation. Vaping delivers less toxic chemicals, and while not risk-free, it poses lower health risks, especially compared to the dangers of smoking. It is recommended for current smokers as a quitting aid, but not for non-smokers or young people, as concerns about nicotine addiction and gateway effects persist. Closing the perception gap could save millions of lives by encouraging more smokers to switch to vaping.
A recent study indicates that quitting smoking at any age, including middle age and beyond, can slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia, emphasizing that it's never too late to quit for brain health.
Jason Momoa recounted a near-death experience while surfing in Maui, which involved being caught in large waves and almost drowning, and this traumatic event motivated him to quit smoking for good.
Susan Shapiro shares her personal journey and lessons learned from quitting smoking weed and cigarettes after 27 years of use. Key takeaways include avoiding starting on holidays, not substituting one addiction for another, using a combination of methods for quitting, recognizing that group therapy isn't for everyone, understanding the cost-effectiveness of treatment, the importance of support systems, dealing with unsupportive peers, the ongoing nature of recovery, and not expecting immediate happiness post-quitting. She emphasizes the importance of a personalized approach and staying vigilant to avoid replacing one addiction with another.
Smoking has been found to cause the brain to shrink and age prematurely, with irreversible damage even after quitting. A study analyzing data from over 32,000 individuals in the UK Biobank revealed a direct link between smoking, genetic predisposition, and reduced brain volume. This research emphasizes the importance of quitting smoking to prevent further brain damage and reduce the risk of dementia, highlighting smoking as a modifiable risk factor for cognitive decline.
Rapper Snoop Dogg has announced a partnership with smokeless fire pit brand Solo Stove, just days after surprising fans by stating he was "giving up smoke." In an advertisement posted on social media, Snoop Dogg explained that he was done with the drawbacks of smoke, such as coughing and smelly clothes, and praised Solo Stove for providing a smokeless fire experience. This announcement comes after fans speculated that Snoop Dogg was quitting smoking marijuana, but it turns out he was referring to traditional smoke from fires. The rapper has now become the official "smokesman" for Solo Stove.