Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Quit smoking is good for mental health

Although many people believe that smoking can help to relieve pressure and depression, new studies have shown the opposite in that it can have a harmful effect on mental health. With more and more people looking to quit smoking in the New Year, Ash Wales have claimed that this US based research serves to suggest that are health benefits with stopping smoking that we hadn’t previously been aware of. The chief executive of Ash Wales, said: “This new research suggests that giving up smoking actually relieves symptoms of depression and pours cold water on the claim that smoking eases nervousness and depression”



“We already know that quitting smoking results in considerable health benefits, but this study suggests there are also mental health benefits as well.”“There has never been a better time to quit smoking. Smoking kills around 5,650 people in Wales every year and it is the single most unnecessary cause of premature death. “Smoking is an addiction and I know how hard it can be for some people to give up, but there is help and support available from Stop Smoking Wales so you don’t have to go it alone. ”Essentially, the research conducted in Boston shows a clear link between smoking and mood height.

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