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Younger-Looking and Healthier Body After Quitting Smoking

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Overview

It's never too late to quit smoking. No matter when you quit, your health will improve.

People who quit smoking reduce their risks for cancer, lung diseases, heart attacks, strokes, blood vessel diseases, and blindness from macular degeneration. They get sick less often, heal faster, and have fewer colds and flu episodes. And they have less bronchitis and pneumonia. Their mood is better, and they are less stressed.

But it's more than avoiding disease. You may also feel better and will probably find your own personal benefits as well.

And you'll help others when you quit.


Credits for Younger-Looking and Healthier Body After Quitting Smoking

Current as of: November 15, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff (https://www.healthwise.org/specialpages/legal/abouthw/en)
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