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… Coping With Cravings When You're Quitting Tobacco On this page: Getting Started Getting … using tobacco, but they will get better with time. Here are some tips on how to cope. Try using over-the-counter …
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… vaping devices. These include electronic or commercial cigarettes, hookahs and cigars. Second-hand smoke or vapour … There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco … If you smoke or vape, make a plan to quit. If you are not ready to quit, ensure that you are not smoking or vaping …
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… increase the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. There are small changes you can make to prevent falls that will help you remain … resources Assess your risk Older adults with frailty are the most likely to experience falls and fall related …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Can You Cure It? On this page: Overview … diabetes-focused healthy eating, and exercise. Their bodies are still able to make and use insulin. When diabetes is in … can cause serious bleeding. Do not smoke. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… 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 …