Tag: Smoking cessation
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Why Quitting E-Cigarettes Is Hard: The Addiction Behind Vaping’s Popularity
Vaping: Perceived Safety and Real Addiction Many people view vaping as a safer alternative to smoking, a view backed by some harm-reduction arguments and certain public health positions. That perception, however, does not negate the grip that e-cigarettes can have on users. Nicotine, the primary addictive compound in most vaping products, can train the brain…
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Vaping vs. Smoking: Why Quitting E-Cigarettes Remains a Challenge in the UK
Introduction: The paradox of vaping as a perceived safer alternative Vaping is often viewed as a less harmful way to obtain nicotine compared with traditional smoking. In the UK, this view has helped vaping become a common ritual for many adults seeking to cut down or quit cigarettes. However, the very tools designed to reduce…
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Vaping Safer Than Smoking: Why Quitting E-Cigarettes Is Tough
Introduction: A paradox of safety and dependency Many health authorities acknowledge that vaping exposes users to fewer toxic substances than combustible tobacco. In the UK, this has contributed to a perception that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking. Yet the same devices, designed to help people quit or reduce nicotine intake, can become a…
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New Year, New You: How Smokers Could Save €6,700 in 2026 and Why Takeaway Coffee Prices Are Rising
New Year, New You: The Budget-Saving Promise of 2026 As the calendar turns, millions map out New Year’s resolutions with a common thread: ways to improve finances and health. Two trends that have distinct, practical implications for everyday spend are smoking cessation and the rising cost of takeaway coffees. Put together, they can add up…
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Ireland’s Taoiseach Signals Strong Push to End Vaping as Single-Use Ban Moves Forward
Irish Government Takes Aim at Vaping Ahead of Policy Decisions The Irish government is intensifying its effort to reduce vaping, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin stating that the goal is to eliminate the use of vapes over time. The remarks come as a cabinet meeting prepared to consider a ban on the sale of single-use vapes,…
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Three everyday habits that can harm the brain and even trigger a stroke, according to a neurologist
Three common habits that can harm the brain and how they raise stroke risk We know that lifestyle choices shape our long-term brain health, but some everyday habits can quietly increase the risk of brain injury or even a stroke. Dr. Bing, a practicing neurologist, highlights three common practices that deserve a second look. Each…
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Quitting Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Boosts Survival: New Study Findings
Overview: Smoking Cessation and Cancer Survival When a cancer diagnosis arrives, patients often face a cascade of decisions about treatment, lifestyle, and recovery. A growing body of evidence now suggests that quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis can meaningfully improve overall survival, including for those with advanced disease. The latest findings, published in the Journal…
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Quit Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis to Improve Survival
Evidence Links Smoking Cessation to Longer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis Quitting smoking after receiving a cancer diagnosis is more than a matter of quality of life or reducing treatment side effects. A growing body of evidence suggests that stopping tobacco use can actually improve overall survival, even for patients with advanced cancers. This insight comes…
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Quitting Smoking After a Cancer Diagnosis Boosts Survival, Study Finds
New Evidence Links Quitting Smoking to Longer Survival in Cancer Patients Clinicians and patients have long debated how much influence lifestyle changes can have after a cancer diagnosis. A recent study published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network adds a robust data point: quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis is associated with…
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Quitting Smoking Later in Life Slows Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline, New Study Finds
New Findings Highlight the Brain Benefits of Quitting Smoking A recent international study published in The Lancet provides new hope for smokers who fear the health consequences of decades-long tobacco use. The research shows that quitting smoking, even in midlife or later, significantly slows memory loss and cognitive decline. In other words, it’s never too…