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"This time I'm quitting smoking for good!"
If you've tried quitting smoking before, your odds of success go up every time, so plan to succeed. But before you begin let's review a few proven ways to butt out for good. more >>
Costs of smoking
Inhaling a drug provides the most rapid pathway to the brain, faster even than intravenous injection. The faster the delivery system the stronger the compulsion and craving once addiction has occurred. more >>
Your success depends on your motivation
If you're quitting just because it seems like the right thing to do and everyone wants you to, how long will that motivation hold out? more >>
Cut your own cancer risks
Cut your own cancer risks
Get real about your cancer risk factors. More >>
Gumming up the works
Gumming up the works
Gum disease is a common dental problem, but smoking can make it worse. More >>
Health Tip

Kegel exercises help strengthen pelvic muscles and may prevent or treat urine leakage. Squeeze the muscles that stop your urine flow, count to 10 and relax. Repeat 20 times. You should do this 3 or 4 times a day anywhere, even in your car or at your desk.

Consequences of smoking
  • Smoking and your lungs
    Smoking is the main risk factor for lung cancer and is responsible for more than 80% of lung cancers.
  • Are you at risk for a stroke?
    While anyone can have a stroke, including young, healthy people, some of us are more at risk.
  • Asthma triggers
    Any number of environmental stimuli can trigger asthma attacks including air temperature, pollution, odors, stress, and cigarette smoke.
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