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An outstretched hand holds a cigarette butt as its remnants are snuffed in an ashtray, which is mounted to a pole outdoors. Vehicles and a building are in the background, slightly out of focus. (Photo: Getty Images)

Cold Turkey

Trying to Quit Smoking? Don’t Got It Alone We live in an era of self-empowerment. But when it comes to quitting smoking, going it alone isn’t the best approach. That is because smoking isn’t just a bad habit ― it is an addiction. “Smokers develop a physiological

While many factors that determine your likelihood of developing cancer, like age, cannot be controlled, you can help prevent cancer by learning your family’s medical history and living a healthy lifestyle. (Photo: Penn State)

Family Ties

Reduce the Likelihood of Developing Cancer There are many factors that determine your likelihood of developing cancer, including age, genetic predisposition and lifestyle. Some factors, like age, cannot be controlled, so experts recommend learning as much as possible about your

Most smokers know that smoking causes breathing problems and lung cancer, but they may not be aware of the other health problems it can cause. (Photo: gunnerl/Getty Images)

Health Risks

Smoking Risks Are More Than Lung Cancer Doctors ask patients about smoking habits for the same reason they check weight, blood pressure, breathing and heart beat during a visit. The answers – much like the results of the other checks – provide information that offers clues to

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