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Smoking has been linked with many serious illnesses. It also has been shown to increase signs of aging.
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The more you know about why you smoke, the easier it will be to quit. The more you know about why you smoke, the easier it will be to quit. You may reach for a cigarette during a stressful commute. Or you may want to smoke when you first wake up in the morning. Learn what your smoking triggers are, and how to handle them.
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Decide what actions will help you quit. Think about the triggers around you. Then create a plan that works for you.
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When you are trying to quit, the support of friends, coworkers and family members can make a big difference.
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For the first few days after you quit smoking, you may feel cranky, restless, depressed or low on energy. These are symptoms of withdrawal.
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After you quit, you may find that you miss smoking. Plan ahead to resist temptation.
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Excessive drinking can cause potentially fatal conditions, not only high blood pressure, but also damage to the brain, heart or liver; diabetes and stroke.
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It helps to understand why and when you drink if you are going to successfully reduce the amount of alcohol you consume.
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