Health Tip: Ready to Quit Smoking?

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Smoking can lead to a number of serious health problems, from cancer to heart disease. And quitting the habit can foster immediate and longer-term health benefits.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains these essential steps to quitting smoking:

• Choose an exact date to quit.
• Find ways to deal with cravings by talking with your doctor, participating in a telephone “quitline” or joining a support group.
• Call on friends and family for support and encouragement.
• Take medication to help you quit, carefully following all label instructions.

Source: HealthDay

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