Health Briefs TV Relays the Pros and Cons of Regular Exercise

Everyone knows that regular exercise results in healthier bodies and minds. On the other hand, it is a good idea to know what the pros and cons are before starting a new routine.

Health Briefs TV notes the pros:

Most doctors recommend adding physical activity to daily activities. It is one of the most effective ways to stave off heart problems, and prevent an early death. Exercise also boosts endorphin, which send off happy-feel-good signals in the brain. Exercise spurs creativity. It helps people feel more in control of their bodies and minds. It helps us live longer and fuller lives.

The Cons:

There is another side to regular physical activity. It’s the downside to getting regular workouts or exercise. For instance, people who are out of shape and have not exercised in a long time should take their time getting started. Ask trusted medical professionals the best way to get started. This could be to take a short spirited walk in the neighborhood. A faster heart rate or a suddenly racing heart rate should be warning signs to slow down. Shortness of breath that cannot be attributed to anything other health condition is your body telling you to give it a break. Chest pain, without a doubt, signals heart problems.

Physical activity is good for everybody. Start off slowly if new to it and build up to a more intensive level. Always cut your body some slack if it is telling you to. There are pros and cons to everything.

Health Briefs TV Reviews the Risks and Prevention Steps for Heart Attacks

A recent study found that younger people are experiencing heart attacks and other heart-related problems. Health Briefs TV wants to remind readers of the risks and how to prevent heart attacks and strokes. It’s easier than you think.

Heart attack victims are becoming younger. They carry serious health risks such as being obese, not getting exercise, smoking, and may be diabetic. Some have high blood pressure also.  Unhealthy diets are a big risk factor for younger adults, those in their fifties and sixties.  Add all the risk factors together:

• Unhealthy diets
• Lack of regular exercise
• High blood pressure
• Smoking
• Obesity

All of these amount to a heart attack waiting to happen. Heart attacks and strokes don’t strike at convenient times. There is no convenient time.  But there is a convenient time to take charge of your health every day. That time is right now. 

Here are few easy preventative steps everyone can take to a healthier lifestyle:

Eat small, healthier meals. The average adult only needs three ounces of meat (the size of the palm of the hand). A good way to start measuring the amount of food consumed daily is to use a smaller plate. Fill up the plate with fresh, cooked or steamed vegetables. Add the three ounces of meat.

Avoid eating fast food. Even the meals which are marketed as “healthy” are generally not healthy. Many of them are salt-laden.

At work, take walk breaks three times a day. If the weather is not cooperative, walk around the office or stand up and march. Do some shallow knee squats. Stretch every limb.

At home, take a brisk walk after dinner. Walk around the block. Weekends are a good time to ante up the exercise. Ride a bike (with a helmet). Walk the dog or a neighbor’s dog. Swim in a pool.  Power walk through a local park. Just get up and move.

Talk to the doctor about how to lower blood pressure naturally. Ask if there is a healthful way to stop smoking. Many cities offer smoking cessation meetings and host hotlines. There are also several good products in the stores to help curb the habit.

Health Briefs TV encourages readers to take active steps to improve their health. A heart attack is waiting to happen. Why let it?

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Health Briefs TV Relays Tips for Preventing a Stroke

Everyone knows by now there are certain behaviors that can stoke the chances for having a stroke. But there are also healthier behaviors which can prevent them, as Health Briefs TV relays.

Stroke prevention is easy enough to work on every day and night. But it takes diligence, patient and a steady daily routine. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind if you want to not have a stroke any time soon:

Get no more than 8 hours a sleep per night and no less than seven hours.

Engage in 30 minutes of vigorous exercise three to six times per week. This might be power walking, biking, or swimming. Adults who exercised and slept well (but not too long) reduced their chance of having a stroke by 25 percent, according to a recent research paper.

It also helps to eat healthy every day being sure to consume plenty of produce, lean meat, chicken and fish, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free dairy. The best advice is always to get exercise, even if it is a 30 minute walk after dinner. Not only does this de-stress the body and mind and prepare it for sleep, it also dilates arteries and keeps their linings healthy. A good walk also decreases cholesterol and blood pressure. Health Briefs TV believes if you pair exercise and a healthy meals and snacks with proper rest, your chances of having a stroke diminish greatly.

Strokes can be debilitating and disfiguring. A stroke can steal an active life. Take active steps today for a longer, healthier, more satisfying way to living.

Health Briefs TV Spills the Good and Bad Effects of Caffeine

Caffeine can kill you or not. There are some definite positive benefits from caffeine and certainly negative effects too. Health Briefs TV spills them out.

Caffeine can be found in a multitude of products from a cup of coffee to face cream. It is a drug naturally found in the coffee bean, tea leaf, kola but and cacao pod, and is odorless. It has a very bitter taste if eaten. Once consumed, it enters the bloodstream through the stomach and small intestine and takes effect in around 15 minutes.

One of the positive benefits of caffeine is it can help awaken a sleepy person by blocking the brain chemical adenosine, which is aligned with sleep. Small doses of caffeine can have positive effects like happiness, increased energy, and alertness also. A regular 6 ounce cup of coffee has about 75-150 milligrams of caffeine. Instant coffee has less. The same amount of brewed tea has about 30 to 90 milligrams of caffeine. Twelve ounces of cola contains 30 to 60 mg, and some energy drinks have 80. The U.S. FDA recommends 400 mgs per day of caffeine per healthy adult, which equates to roughly four to five cups of coffee per day.

In addition, Health Briefs TV has seen some top brand name beauty products with caffeine listed as an ingredient. When added to face and body creams, caffeine can perk dull skin up. Caffeine can also ward off depression and might lower the chance of developing malignant melanoma.

On the downside, it can raise the blood pressure and heart rate of some people. If too much is consumed at one time, it can also cause anxiety, nausea and jittery nerves. It has been shown to increase the opportunity to develop osteoporosis for women.

Caffeine is in many things we use and consume. How much you consume is up to you. There are good and bad benefits in it.

 

Coffee and tea:both contain caffeine

Health Briefs Takes a Look at Which States are the Healthiest

The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index report was released recently. In it, the report ranks which states are the healthiest and unhealthiest over all. Health Briefs reviewed the survey and found good news in it, and also bad news. Read one for more info.

The index counts specific criteria in its rankings: having a sense of purpose, supportive relationships and love in your life, feeling economically secure, enjoying the home, pride in community, and maintaining good health. The positive news from the survey includes an increase in citizens feeling financially healthy. Also, there are less people without insurance, fewer people are smoking this year than last year, more people are getting exercise, and finally, there is a decline in the number of people who report being food and healthcare insecure.

On the negative side: obesity seems to be increasing in the U.S., and many people are still finding it challenging to find and secure full-time employment. So where does this leave us, and specifically, your home state?

Below are the top five healthiest states:

1. Hawaii
2. Alaska
3. Montana
4. Colorado
5. Wyoming

Wide open space, a love for the great outdoors, sense of community and financial well-being all played a part in how these states made the top five.

Below are the bottom five states:

1. Indiana
2. Ohio
3. Oklahoma
4. Kentucky
5. West Virginia

These states usually rank at the bottom. Most are located in the East or in the Midwest region.  With so much farmland and rolling hills nearby, the Health Briefs TV show wonders how they stay at the bottom? Click here to see the whole list. (PDF)

 

Healthiest State: Hawaii 

Health Briefs TV Offers Suggestions for Lowering Daily Sodium Intake

Sodium is another name for salt. It finds its way into the food we eat every day and we barely notice it. Health Briefs TV offers some suggestions for lowering our daily sodium intake.

The recommended daily intake is 2,300 milligrams (about a teaspoon) of sodium per day. Yet, many of the foods we consume pack double and even triple this amount.

Restaurant food, fast food and frozen food are known to be high in sodium.  It is used as a preservative and for flavoring. But before grabbing a bite out or taking that frozen pizza from the freezer, read the nutrition label to see what the sodium content is.

Bread, pickles, olive, nuts, crackers, diet food and even some sodas are a few culprits. Deli meat and cheese and packages of deli meat and cheese are also full of salt. Try whole grain breads instead of white. Rinse pickles and olives first before eating to reduce sodium.

Cook more at home. The only true way to reduce sodium is to make the meal yourself. Add herbs, spices, and a squeeze of lemon to add flavor instead of salt.

Pizza is an all-time favorite for many people, but it too pack in the salt. Healthy alternatives can be found by making your own using no salt added canned tomatoes or tomato slices. Roast vegetables to add flavor and sprinkle herbs on top.

The Health Briefs TV show suggests forgoing sodas at lunch and grabbing a bottle of water instead. Water is better for hydration and usually does not contain added sodium.

herbs and spices are tasty salt  alternatives

Health Briefs TV Reviews Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

There is a great deal of information in the news about the lack of sleep Americans get. A leading consumer magazine’s cover reports on several issues regarding a poor night’s rest, and an American news network reports on the why we are not getting the rest we need. Health Briefs TV reviews tips for a good night’s sleep.

Anyone who has trouble falling asleep and staying asleep can attest to how frustrating it is to be wide awake at 3 AM.  The National Center for Health Statistics found that a third of us do not get the recommended seven hours of shut eye we need to fully function the next day. Lack of rest can add up to some major health problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, weakened immune systems and may contribute to dementia.

In order to get a decent amount of rest at night, the Health Briefs TV show offers some tips to getting a sound sleep:

• Close the curtains or blinds to block out any light and lower the room temperature.
• Leave digital devices far from the bedside.
• Avoid taking sleeping aids unless prescribed by a doctor. Most really don’t work as advertised and can cause adverse effects, such as sleep walking.
• Shop for a new pillow and buy one that supports the main position in which you sleep.
• Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. It is very difficult to set a regular sleep routine when you go to bed and wake at different times on different days.
• Wear something comfortable to sleep in.

When we get a good night’s rest, our brains clear out all the negative from the day before. Our hearts slow down and rest too. Our blood vessels relax and our blood sugar goes down. We also can fully function the next day, which includes no drowsy driving to work. We need seven hours of rest.  Get some. 

Health Briefs TV Reviews Tips to Kick the Habit

One of the hardest habits to kick is to stop smoking. Even though there are many products and programs to help quell the nicotine addiction, quitting smoking is personal challenge to overcome. Health Briefs TV reviews some tips to help kick the habit.

We know. Easier said than done. Commercials on TV remind smokers of the health and medical problems it causes. The ads also remind viewers that it can take several attempts to quit before the habit is kicked for good.  But it can be done. Here’s the good news:

The US Centers for Disease Control reports that number of smokers in the US has declined by 20 percent in the last decade. A significant one percent drop in the last year alone is reason to health officials to remain optimistic that there will be no more smokers in America by 2050. We want to help with that with some tips for quitting:

• Try to not smoke for one hour. Then two hours. Slowly ease off smoking one hour at a time. 
• Replace the cigarette with chewing gum, mints, nicotine replacement products, bottles of water, exercise or whatever is needed.
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• Reward yourself for each cigarette not smoked with something healthy such as an apple, low-fat ice cream or frozen yogurt.
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• Save the money from each pack of cigarettes not bought in a jar. At the end of the month, deposit that money in a savings account.
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• Instead of lighting up after a meal, take a walk instead.

The Health Briefs TV show believes that even the most addicted smokers can eventually quit. It takes steely determination and a strong support network to help the smoker not want to light up. Pick a day and make that your quit forever day. Then throw out every single thing that pertains to smoking like ashtrays and lighters and toss that garbage in a Dumpster.  When is your quit forever day?

Health Briefs TV Reviews Why We Are Living Longer

Americans are living longer and dying less from common medical ailments. What can we credit for the lowering rates of death from cancer, stroke, diabetes and heart disease? Health Briefs TV reviews why we are living longer.

Credit can be given to living healthier, eating better and getting more exercise. We are slimming down and lowering the obesity rate, which in turn lowers the chances of developing heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Eating smaller, more healthful meals, snacking on fruit and getting exercise are simple, easy ways to lower risk factors.

A recent report published by the Journal of the American Medical Association states that deaths from all of these causes have dropped by an overall 43 percent. Heart disease deaths dropped more than 50 percent, as did the death rate for stokes. Cancer and diabetes deaths dropped to 18 and 17 percent respectively.

The Health Briefs television show believes that prevention is the key to living a longer, healthier life.  We have learned that behavior, the environment, social circumstances and participating in our health care gave us the opportunity to improve our lives and live longer.  Take some active steps today to prevent an early death: eat a healthy snack, take a short, brisk walk after dinner, quit smoking for one day, and see how you feel. 

The Health Briefs TV Show Reviews Why We Need Sleep

We know it can be hard to get a good night’s rest sometimes. The worries on our minds can keep us tossing and turning all night long. Soon enough, it is morning and time to get up. But a good night’s rest can do more than just help us feel refreshed all day. The Health Briefs TV show reviews why we need sleep.

People who get less than six hours of sleep at night are more likely to incur the risk factors which increase the chance of developing diabetes, heart disease and strokes. High blood sugar, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, extra fat around the middle and extra fat cells in the blood are a dangerous combination of risk factors. “Short” sleepers, as they are called, can also develop metabolic syndrome which sometimes can lead to life threatening and chronic diseases. Loss of sleep also can lead to loss of brain cells. Cognitive motor performance can match that of someone with five alcoholic drinks in them with less than 24 hours without sleep, according to a study in Nature.

The Health Briefs television show suggests a few tips for getting to bed on time and having a restful sleep:

• Stick to a regular bed time every night and on weekends too.
• Stick to a regular time to wake up every day.
• Move digital devices to another room, draw the blinds, and prepare bed for a pleasant rest.
• Adjust the thermostat to a comfortable temperature.
• Read something until the eyes are tired and want to close.
• Force negative thoughts from the mind.

We need to sleep in order to maintain good brain health, overall health and wellness, and to be mentally alert for every moment life offers us.  

Health Briefs TV Reviews the Benefits of Resveratrol

A common anti-inflammatory plant compound found in red wine and dark chocolate provides good benefits. Health Briefs TV reviews the healthy pros.

Medical studies have long been stating that red wine and dark chocolate are good for the health if consumed in moderation. Resveratrol was also found to improve brain and heart health.  The compound can increase insulin sensitivity, therefore stabilizing any post-meal glucose levels. It can also pass through the blood brain barrier and destroy the bad beta plaque that scientists believe can cause Alzheimer’s.

Resveratrol was found by a Japanese scientist named Michio Takaoka in 1939. It has since been known as an antioxidant in more than 70 different plants, but it most well-known in red wine and dark chocolate. A glass or two of red wine per day is not a bad idea to help ease stress and reduce high blood pressure. One small piece of dark chocolate per day is also good for overall physical health. Naturally, both are good for mental health also. The Health Briefs television show recommends seeking advice from a regular health care professional before adding either of these two things to daily diets. Resveratrol is a naturally occurring compound also found in foods such as red grapes, and raspberries. 

Health Briefs TV Reports on Limiting High Fructose Corn Syrup

High fructose corn syrup is in many diet sodas

There have been many reports on the effects high fructose corn syrup has on our bodies and health. Some good and some bad. Health Briefs TV reports on how to limit it in your diet.

High fructose corn syrup can be found in many food and beverages. From tomato ketchup, frozen treats and diet soda, it seems it is in most of the things we consume. Despite the recent medical finding that it can increase the risk for heart disease, there are steps we can take to limit the amount of high fructose corn syrup in our daily diets.

Avoid drinking diet soda or sugar-free drinks every day. These drinks have a higher amount of fructose corn syrup than other beverages such as iced tea or water.

Make homemade ice treats by freezing natural fruit juices in molds with popsicle sticks. They are easy and taste better than the store bought kind. If this is not convenient, read the nutritional info on the box and buy ones with a lower amount of high fructose corn syrup.

Avoid eating fast food which can contain a larger amount of high fructose corn syrup.

Skip condiments that have high fructose corn syrup in it.

The Health Briefs TV show suggests reading food labels and sticking to organic condiments which tend to not contain high fructose corn syrup.  To find more food and beverage products with little or no high fructose corn syrup, click here. 

Health Briefs TV Reviews Food to Reduce Stress

Food is often used as a means to make on feel better. Comfort food, like a cheeseburger or macaroni and cheese, comes to mind. However, there are better choices to make which can make one feel calm, relaxed and generally less harried. Health Briefs TV reviews which foods can help reduce stress best.

Green leafy vegetables contain folate which produces dopamine, a pleasure-inducing brain chemical that helps one keep calm. A 2012 study found that middle-aged and elderly people who ate more greens such as spinach had a lower risk of depression than those that did not.

Have a turkey breast sandwich. It’s true that the tryptophan in it can relax people. It is an amino acid which is found in protein-rich foods which helps produce the serotonin. This amino acid releases a chemical which stabilizes hunger and feelings of happiness.

Grab a cup of yogurt. The bacteria in the gut might be adding to stress, and yogurt contains probiotics, which reduces brain activity in the area that handle emotion and stress. Eat one of the flavored ones or doctor a small cup of Greek yogurt with honey and cinnamon.

Get a handful of pistachios. The rhythmic motion of getting one, cracking it open and eating it is calming and can reduce stress. It also takes longer to eat them so the little nuts are diet-friendly. The Health BriefsTV show knows they are also good for the heart.

Last but certainly not least is dark chocolate.  It contains cortisol which reduces stress hormones, and the antioxidants in cocoa can relax blood vessels.

Find a calming space to relax and let stress disappear with some of these goodies.

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Health Briefs TV Encourages Readers to Change Their MIND

What is the MIND diet and how can it prevent the onset on Alzheimer’s disease? Health Briefs TV reviews the plan and how it can be beneficial to everyone.

MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet. It combines the best of two popular and very effective diets: the Mediterranean and DASH diets in its efforts to reduce the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other mind-affected conditions.

The MIND diet recommends patients eat from five specific food groups, and avoid eating from 5 others. To gain the most benefit from this plan, people should consume:

Green leafy vegetables:  Think spinach, lettuce, kale, broccoli and greens at least two to four times per week. They contain vitamins A and C and other nutrients which benefit brain health.

Nuts: five small servings per week are recommended. Nuts contain healthy fats and fiber, and antioxidants to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Berries: Blueberries are also full of vitamins and antioxidants. They are easy to find year round and easy to eat. Strawberries are also good.

Beans and whole grains: Both of these groups include food which is healthful, low fat and full of fiber which are all recommended to main overall goo health. The Health Briefs TV show notes that three servings per week of each is also recommended.

Fish, which is a major part of the Mediterranean diet, is also a part of the MIND diet. Fish high in the omega-3 fats are especially good. Buy enjoy it once a week.

Eating for improved brain function is essential for anyone, and more so for those aged 40 and up. Alzheimer’s is a disease which many people at different ages. Stack the cards in your favor with a healthy diet every day. Always consult your doctor before beginning any diet or change in lifestyle.

Health Briefs TV and Why Increasing Activity Can Save a Life

The World Health Organization reports that physical inactivity is identified as the fourth-leading risk factor for death around the world. Health Briefs TV wants readers to know how to increase daily movement in order to save their life.

It is not too difficult to add movement into the day. Most of us commute to work sitting down in a vehicle or train, then we sit all day at a desk, sit all the way home, sit for dinner and lounge on the couch watching TV until bedtime. But it is not hard to add some movement into the day to reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Below are some suggestions to get started easily.

Spend 30 minutes of a one hour lunch break walking. Walk around the block, around the building, or walk up and down a few flights of stairs if the weather is too cold.

Stand up every hour or two to stretch. Then walk to the break room for something to drink. Walk the long way back to the desk.

Park father away from doors when going to the supermarket or a department store.

Take a family walk after dinner.

The Health Briefs TV show urges readers to find the time during the day and evening to add some movement into lives. It all adds up in the end to a longer and healthier life. 

Health Briefs TV Celebrates “Go Red for Women” Friday

Today, February 13, is National “Go Red for Women” Friday. Health Briefs TV joins the nation in bringing awareness to women and heart disease.

The Heart Association notes that heart disease is the number 1 killer of women. It kills one in three women each year. The Go Red for Woman campaign began in 2004 and since then, 275 women a day have been saved from strokes and heart disease.  A compelling fact for women and men to note is 80% of cardiac events is preventable through healthy living. This includes preparing healthier meals at home in smaller portions. It also means getting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day, not smoking and being sure to get plenty of rest every night.

Health living is easy to achieve. But one must be committed to maintaining it every day and make it a lifestyle change and not a temporary change. The Health Briefs TV show urges women and men to institute changes into daily lives for everyone in the family.  Invite children into the kitchen and teach them how to help make a healthy dinner.  Sit down at the table as a family and enjoy a good meal while catching up on each person’s day. Take an after dinner walk together and include the family dog if there is one.  Heart health is good for everyone. Wear red today and every Friday in February to demonstrate how important heart health is for women.

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Health Briefs TV on Which Care Facility to Use

Where does a worried parent take a child with a sports-related injury? Where do adults go when they have a fever, body aches and congestion? Who can stitch a wound received when slicing tomatoes?  Health Briefs TV answers these questions.

Worried parents should take a child with a sports injury to the ER.  The emergency room is the best place to get CT scans, X-rays and immediate care if a child is knocked unconscious.

Adults with a fewer below 103 who feel they have the flu might want to go to a retail medical clinic such as the kind found in drug and discount stores.

A finger wound from slicing tomatoes which is not too terribly deep can be taken to an urgent care center where it can be butterfly stitched or stitched by a doctor. One can usually get in and out in about an hour.

Health Briefs TV also notes that urgent care centers are well-placed around the country where people live. They can perform a wide variety of services for less money and time than the hospital emergency room. However, if a fever spikes at 103 and up, or chest pain is felt, it is best to visit the ER. The operative word is “emergency”.  Don’t take chances with your life or anyone else’s.

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Health Briefs TV Explains Why a Short Walk is Better than No Walk

A recent study from Cambridge University reports that a short daily walk is better than no walk at all. Health Briefs TV explains why a little daily exercise can prolong life.

Researchers studied nearly 300,000 people and found that a brisk 20 minute daily walk can help reduce the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. The study also found that this short bout of activity is better for longevity than body weight. People that walk or do some other form of physical activity daily increase blood to the heart, raise their energy levels and the exercise improves mood. In contrast, someone who is sedentary can become lethargic, cranky and is at risk for becoming obese and suffer from the consequences. Those who work at jobs which require sitting all day should take breaks to move. Head outside for a quick walk, take the stairs instead of elevators and escalators and park farther from the office building. The Health Briefs TV show strongly encourages readers to add some kind of daily activity to their regular routine. The extra energy, health benefits and longer longevity that comes from daily exercise makes one feel physically better and stronger. Plus, it can lower health insurance rates .Get up and move now.

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Health Briefs TV on How to Break the Nicotine Habit One Day at a Time

Some smokers we know have said quitting smoking is the easiest thing they ever have done – because they have done it so many times. Now that the New Year has begun, there may be readers who committed to break the nicotine habit once and for all. Health Briefs TV applauds you and shares some suggestions which might help make the commitment stick.

Whichever way you choose to quit, announce it to everyone you know. Post is on social media.  The more support you have behind you, the more successful you will be.

Replace the bad habit with a good healthier one. If the urge to light up strikes right after dinner, take a pleasant walk outside with a family member, spouse, and even the family dog.

Get rid of everything in the home that reminds you of smoking. This means all ashtrays, lighters and hidden cigarettes. Health Briefs suggests throwing them all in the trash and then throw that bag in the Dumpster. Out of sight out of mind.

If stopping at a favorite gas station or convenience store, just say no when the clerk automatically hands you a pack of your regular brand. The power of saying “no thanks I quit” will make you feel like you can quit for good.

If stress is trigger, if social drinking is a trigger or if there are any other triggers, find a placement for them. Take a 10 minute break from work and go outside and walk. Order a different drink at the bar and sit where no smoking is allowed.

Check out the timeline below to see how not smoking approves overall health:

• After 20 minutes, your heart rate and blood pressure drops.
• After 12 hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.
• After two weeks to three months: your circulation improves and your lung function increases.
• After 1 to 9 months: coughing and shortness of breath decreases and lung functions improve.
• After on year: chances of heart-related illnesses are cut in half.

Quitting smoking is not easy. Get support from everyone you know. Take it one day at a time. After three months, the habit itself is broken.

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