Causing 16 Cancer Types and Counting: How to Quit Smoking to Save Your Life

“Cigarette smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year in the United States,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, knowing the death rates and health risks of tobacco use does not make it any less challenging to end the cancer-causing and life-threatening habit.

Whether you are an occasional or pack-a-day smoker, quitting is easier said than done. Nicotine — the ingredient acting as a stimulant in cigarettes — offers a quick and reliable way to reduce stress, anxiety, and even manage appetites for weight loss. But a question you need to ask yourself is, “Is …read more