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Stop fuming
Don't smoke and if you smoke already, do everything in your power to quit. Don’t buy into that my-granny-smoked-and-lived-to-be-90 crud – not even the tobacco giants believe it.
Tips on cutting down
Cutting down on the amount you smoke is obviously not ideal: giving up is the ultimate prize. But cutting down is a whole lot better than nothing.
Keep those hands busy
Many smokers find the rituals involved with smoking calming and satisfying, and handle cigarettes as a way to feel less self-conscious in public.
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Giving up smoking is like going into battle: you need to be prepared and to have your tactics worked out beforehand to give yourself the best chance of success.
Be prepared to quit smoking
Want to quit? Giving up smoking is like going into battle: you need to be prepared and to have your tactics worked out beforehand to give yourself the best chance of success.
Five a day the budget way
Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day, dieticians say. But what if you're on a shoestring budget?
Cutting down on smokes
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More doctors smoke Camels
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