Cigarette smoking kills approximately 300,000 in the United States each year, and most of these people are seniors. Lung cancer and emphysema are the best-known miserable outcomes. However, accelerated development of atherosclerosis is the most important problem resulting from smoking. This results in heart attacks and strokes, heart pains, leg pains, and many other … [Read more...] about Quit Smoking is the Way to Good Health
Smoking and Cancer
The Secret Smoker
He would, he says, never cheat on his wife. But each time he smokes a Camel Light, it feels like an infidelity. He promised to quit before they married. He stubbed out his cigarette, washed his face with scented soap and for two months he abstained. He said his wedding vows, toasted her with champagne and honeymooned at a resort, all without a cigarette. Back in … [Read more...] about The Secret Smoker
Smoking and Skin Aging
Smoking cigarettes ages skin faster than anything else apart from sun damage. There's no gentle way of saying this. If you smoke cigarettes you need to stop. Aside from the many health issues associated with smoking, if you care at all about wrinkles and you want to look younger for longer, then smoking is out. Whilst the number of cigarette smokers is dropping … [Read more...] about Smoking and Skin Aging
How Your Lungs Work
You breathe in and out anywhere from 15 to 25 times per minute, Without even thinking about it. When you exercise, your breathing rate goes up -- again, without you thinking about it. You breathe so regularly that it is easy to take your lungs for granted. You can't even stop yourself from breathing if you try! Smoker's Lung Pathology Photo Essay This photo … [Read more...] about How Your Lungs Work
Nicotine and the Link Between Smoking and Kidney Disease
Cigarette smoke (CS) is the most preventable cause of death and chronic disease in the United States. In addition to being a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cancer, recent epidemiologic studies suggest that cigarette smoke promotes the progression of kidney disease. The mechanisms by which cigarette smoke may accelerate some types of chronic kidney disease are … [Read more...] about Nicotine and the Link Between Smoking and Kidney Disease
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