Quitting Smoking Can Raise Diabetes Risk

01.05.10 | Author: admin | Posted in Smoking / Quit Smoking | No Comments »

Quitting Smoking Can Raise Diabetes Risk | Smoking | Smoking Can Risk Diabetes | Study finds quitting smoking raises diabetes risk

Smokers who give up the habit have an increased risk of developing diabetes over the next few years, a new study finds.
The finding wasn’t a surprise, since smokers typically gain weight when they quit, and [...]

Occasional Smoking Affects Arterial Health

06.09.09 | Author: admin | Posted in Smoking / Quit Smoking | No Comments »

Even occasional cigarette smoking can impair the functioning of your arteries, according to a new University of Georgia study that used ultrasound to measure how the arteries of young, healthy adults respond to changes in blood flow.
“Most people know that if they have a cigarette or two over the weekend that it’s not good for [...]