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Eating fruits and veggies helps smokers kick the habit

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Eating fruits and veggies helps smokers kick the habit

An apple a day might keep more than the doctor away, it could also help smokers quit. Those who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables are three times more likely to quit and stay tobacco-free for longer, according to a study by University at Buffalo public health researchers. It’s the first longitudinal study on the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and smoking cessation. The authors, from the university’s School of Public Health and Health…

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Obesity and smoking has stalled U.S. life expectancy gains

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Obesity and smoking has stalled U.S. life expectancy gains

In comparison to other developed nations, America’s overall life expectancy is growing slowly, a study from the National Research Council recently found.

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Surgeon General finds tobacco consumption rapidly impacts body

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Surgeon General finds tobacco consumption rapidly impacts body

The U.S. Surgeon General released a report with new evidence indicating smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke is likely to cause instantaneous harm to the body.

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CT screening found to be more effective than x-rays

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
CT screening found to be more effective than x-rays

Some people are more likely to be diagnosed with a specific health ailment than others. Those who smoke, for example, are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer.

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South Dakota votes against smoking

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
South Dakota votes against smoking

Those who smoke are frequently faced with an array of health conditions and higher life insurance premiums as a result. Medical professionals have long linked the habit to increased risks of cancer and lung disease.

Those who smoke aren’t the only ones affected by cigarettes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 50,000 deaths per year can be attributed to second-hand smoke. Despite this, hundreds of people start smoking every day in the U.S.

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