A new study from British researchers have found that four bad habits can decrease your life expectancy by as much as 12 years. These four bad habits are: Smoking Drinking alcohol Eating unhealthy Not exercising In the study, there were two groups, health and unhealthy. The unhealthy group had individuals who had all four of the bad habits and more [...]
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In a study from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), smokers who change their diet may be able to protect themselves from nicotine induced lung cancer. Gene Methylation: The Fuel of Cancer Methylation has been identified as one of the genes responsible in the onset and progression of lung cancer. It is what specialists search for when looking [...]
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Besides losing weight, another popular New Year’s Resolution is quitting smoking. The motivation for some people is the increased risk of lung cancer, while other it’s just the simple desire to be healthier. Many people decide to quit cold turkey, meaning they stop smoking completely without weaning off. While this may seem like the best way [...]
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