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Kick the habit, keep your brain sharper longer

Kick the habit, keep your brain sharper longer

Medical News Today - 15-Oct-2025

Stopping smoking in mid or late life cuts memory decline by 20% and verbal decline by 50%

Tobacco exposure caused over 7 million deaths globally in 2023, study finds

Tobacco exposure caused over 7 million deaths globally in 2023, study finds

The Guardian - 24-Jun-2025

Global tobacco deaths rose 24.4% since 1990, costing $4.3B in 5 poorer nations

Smartwatches could be the key to quitting smoking in 2025

Smartwatches could be the key to quitting smoking in 2025

University of Bristol - 01-Jan-2025

New Year resolutions meet smart tech to help smokers quit for good

Each cigarette cuts life by 17 minutes for men, 22 minutes for women

Each cigarette cuts life by 17 minutes for men, 22 minutes for women

Independent - 30-Dec-2024

Stopping smoking improves life expectancy almost immediately

NHS reintroduces varenicline to help thousands quit smoking

NHS reintroduces varenicline to help thousands quit smoking

BBC - 12-Nov-2024

E-cigarettes will also be offered in certain areas as a secondary option

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Does no smoking mean no vaping?
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Does no smoking mean no vaping?

Sometimes news coverage of e-cigarettes can be confusing - what's the best advice?

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