March 13 is "No Smoking Day" — the perfect excuse to say goodbye to cigarettes once and for all! Whether you’ve tried before or are just getting started, today’s the day to kick those bad habits to ...

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2022, the majority of the 28.8 million U.S. adults who smoked cigarettes wanted to quit; approximately half had tried to quit ...

Among the lifestyle choices that older adults can benefit from is quitting smoking. But when trying to break this habit and build better ones, it’s easy to get discouraged by the age-old adage that ...

Quitting smoking is a hard task, but for those looking to quit, it’s absolutely worth it. Today, we’re talking about tips for quitting—which can look different for everyone. Carrie Robersone with the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cody Martin, a physician assistant with Cone Health Virtual Care, shares resources to help you take the first step toward quitting ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Does Medicare offer any coverage that helps beneficiaries quit smoking? — New Beneficiary Dear New Beneficiary: If you’re ready to quit smoking, Medicare can indeed help. Medicare ...

Quitting smoking often leads to weight gain due to a combination of decreased metabolism and increased eating. The metabolic boost from nicotine accounts for 31% of weight gain, while increased eating ...

Smoking rates in the United States are at historic lows and fewer people are dying from tobacco-related lung cancer — in part because the federal government has pumped millions of dollars into ...

In today's world, apps and websites are how people get a great deal of their mental and behavioral health information. That's a good thing, in principle. Technology can reduce barriers and help ...