Psychology: Why Quitting is Good for You
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New research finds that people who give up on unattainable goals are physically and mentally healthier than âbulldogsâ who persevere against all odds. The importance of knowing when to throw in the towel.
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Researchers have found a key brain receptor responsible for the pleasing and addicting effects of nicotine, a breakthrough that could lead to medication to help people kick the habit.
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Younger smokers trying to quit  are less likely than older smokers to use effective strategies  like patches or medication to help them kick the habit, a new  study shows.
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NEW YORK  - Persistent smokers appear to be at increased risk for becoming depressed compared to never smokers, results of a long-term study of Finnish twins suggest. On the other hand, this association was not seen in individuals who stopped smoking many years ago.
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TODAY, smokers across America will be attempting to kick the habit. The Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, tells why they should quit and instructs them on how to do so if only
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A mechanism in the brain may explain why some people cope better than others in the face of adversity.
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Why is it so hard to quit smoking cigarettes? One reason may be that nicotine acts on the same brain system in humans as heroin and morphine, a new study has found.
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A single molecule may be partly to blame for nicotine&#39;s addictive allure, a finding that researchers say could lead to potential therapies to help millions of smokers quit a life-threatening habit.
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NEW YORK  - Counseling and self-help programs can help people with heart disease quit smoking, according to a review of published studies.
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Some of us have a genetic mutation that makes it more difficult for the body to rid itself of nicotine. If you are one of those types, you are more likely to become heavily addicted to nicotine, or smoking, say researchers.
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In observance of the Great American SmokeoutÂ¨ on Nov, 18, The Cancer Center in Hannibal will host two informational sessions emphasizing the benefits of quitting smoking.
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Nicotine replacement therapy can help teens quit or at least cut back on smoking, research suggests.
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Smoking causes long-lasting changes in the brain similar to changes seen in animals when they are given cocaine, heroin and other addictive drugs, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
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It&#39;s as good a day as any to kick your smoking habit and today you can get a little help doing it. Thursday is the 28th annual Great American Smokeout and the American Cancer Society is calling on millions of smokers to quit.
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New research suggests that dependence, often seen as neediness, can in fact provide valuable social support.
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Research published in the international medical journal Addiction showed that moderate exercise reduced the intensity of smokers' nicotine withdrawal symptoms
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Quitting cold turkey can be difficult if you have an addiction to tobacco so the American Cancer Society is asking that you take the first step by quitting for one day.