Weight gain after quitting smoking is attributed to various factors: Inducing increased appetite (nicotine is an appetite suppressant) Decreased metabolism (smoking increases metabolism slightly) Decreased physical activity Increased lipoprotein lipase activity, which affects fat transportation in the body (smoking burns calories up to 200 calories a day in a heavy smoker) According to recent research, about 80% of the people who quit smoking tend to weigh 10 kgs more on average, but in most of them, there is no increase in the calorie levels
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There was a time youd think nothing of seeing young kids puffing on candy cigarettes
The new law, which takes effect Sept
You absolutely must wait a minimum of 72 hours (3 days) before even thinking about smoking
In the book DARE: The New Way to End Anxiety, Barry McDonagh offers a four-step process for handling anxiety and panic
