Reasons to quit smoking

Most of us know that smoking is bad for our health but it’s easy to forget this when you’re having strong cravings for a cigarette.  It may be helpful to remind yourself at times of all the health benefits you can gain when you chose to butt out.

Here are some of the many reasons to quit smoking for good:

• Better heart health
• Improved blood vessel function
• Better lung function
• Easier to breathe
• Reduced risk of COPD, asthma, and bronchitis
• Improved exercise performance
• Less breathlessness during exercise
• Better smelling breath
• Less staining on the teeth
• Less staining on the fingers
• Reduced risk of gum disease and better overall oral health
• Better sleep
• More effective stress management techniques
• Better social life
• Improved health of loved ones