Quit-smoking action plan
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Quit smoking: Ask for help
Don't be afraid to ask your doctor for help to stop smoking. Treatments that can lessen cravings include nicotine replacement, which can be administered with a skin patch, lozenges, gum, inhalers or nasal sprays. Non-nicotine medication can also help reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms by mimicking how nicotine functions in your body.
Quit smoking: Put it on paper
Consider what you don't like about smoking and why you want to quit smoking. Do you want to feel better? Are you worried about health consequences, such as lung cancer and heart disease? Set a good example for your kids? Rid yourself of that lingering smoke smell on your hair, skin and clothes? Write it all down and carry the list with you. Each time you go to pick up a cigarette or other tobacco product, read your list and remind yourself why you want to quit.
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Video: How to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor
Watch this video to learn how to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor.
Video: How to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor
Watch this video to learn how to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor.
Slide show: Joint protection for people with hand arthritis
Joint protection — photos showing joint protection techniques to avoid hand arthritis pain.
Sleep apnea and caffeine: Any connection?
Caffeine doesn't seem to cause or aggravate obstructive sleep apnea.
Kids and exercise: How much activity do they need?
You know your kids should exercise, but how much? Find out and get ideas for helping children and adolescents be more physically active.
DASH diet: Tips for dining out
You can eat out and follow the DASH diet. Use these tips to make healthier choices when you dine out.
DASH diet: Tips for shopping and cooking
The DASH diet doesn't have to be boring or difficult. Follow these tips to make the DASH diet more accessible and enjoyable.
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