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Johns Story Crossing the Smoke-Free Finish Line

… the car. John knows firsthand how hard it is to quit after you start using tobacco. He smoked and chewed tobacco for 16 … track to kicking his habit. "The class taught me how to get ready to quit," John says. That planning was the key to his … My body knew that dopamine was as close as the next cigarette." In the quit-smoking class, John learned about the …

Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking

… Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking On this page: Overview Overview Smoking harms your lungs in many ways. Quitting smoking is the most important thing you can do to …

Rethink How You Respond to Stress

… Rethink How You Respond to Stress On this page: Getting Started Getting … can help you in the short term and in the long term. Here are some ideas you can try. Interrupt stressful thinking. … and how the air feels. Plan your new choices. If you're ready to start trying new ways to react when you're …

Fitness Choosing Activities That Are Right for You

… Fitness: Choosing Activities That Are Right for You Actionset Overview When you're active, life can be … or a class can help keep you motivated. But some people are more likely to stay with an activity or exercise if they …

Staying Safe If You Are in a Violent Relationship

… Staying Safe: If You Are in a Violent Relationship On this page: Overview … you can call for help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by …

Drinking More Than You Want To

… Drinking More Than You Want To? On this page: Overview Overview … about cutting back. If you do decide to drink less, there are lots of ways to do it. For example, substitute a … cope with stress, like walking, yoga, or meditation. These are strategies you can use now or anytime your stress level …

Physical Activity as You Get Older

… Physical Activity as You Get Older On this page: Overview … even if you think of yourself as "elderly" or you already have conditions such as arthritis or heart disease. … Try to improve only a little bit at a time. Pick one area for improvement first. Set your personal goal in that …

Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes

… Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started Related … chance of success with breastfeeding as anyone else. Here are some tips for eating a healthy diet when you're … target blood sugar range, and your weight goals. Be prepared for some changes. Taking care of a new baby may change …

Getting Support When You Have a Chronic Condition

… Getting Support When You Have a Chronic Condition On this page: Overview Overview … conditions. And what you need may change over time. Here are some ways you can seek support when you have a chronic … for many things, including long-term health conditions, quitting smoking, stress, and mental health conditions. Some …

Eating Out When You Have Diabetes

… Eating Out When You Have Diabetes On this page: Overview … healthy choices from the menu. It's also important to be aware of how much carbohydrate you are eating. Most fast-food … will be much easier to make healthy choices if you have already decided what you will order. Try not to arrive at the …