Smoking Doesn't Make You Happy

Are you a smoker who feels that one reason you must continue lighting up is because it brings you pleasure and happiness? Although you may think so, could it be that you just feel more relaxed only because you are feeding your addiction? According to researchers in Britain, smoking does not bring psychological well-being, especially to those less wealthy.

"We found no evidence to support the claim that smoking is associated with pleasure, either in people from lower socio-economic groups or in the general population," study leader Dr. Iain Lang said in a statement.

For those who are considering quitting but are afraid they will be giving up a major source of enjoyment and stress relief, this study suggests otherwise. You might even be happier. And, in addition, as you probably already know, the health benefits of quitting are numerous. By quitting you can reduce your chances of lung, mouth, voice box (larynx), throat (pharynx), esophagus, bladder, kidney, pancreas, and cervix cancers, heart attack, blindness, stroke, COPD, and more.

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For help to quit smoking visit The American Lung Association.