BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Quitting smoking may cause you to gain weight and initially lead to a higher risk of diabetes, but it will reduce the chances of death from cardiovascular disease and other causes, according to a new study. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and ...
Smoking cessation is commonly associated with weight gain. It has recently been demonstrated that elevation of inflammatory markers, particularly fibrinogen and leukocyte count, predicted weight gain in middle-aged adults. Additionally, a chronic mild inflammatory state is associated with the metabolic ...
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Giving up smoking is associated with an average weight gain of 4-5 kg after 12 months, most of which occurs within the first three months of quitting, finds a study published in theBritish Medical Journaltoday. Ad Although this figure is higher than previously thought, an accompanying editorial...
(HealthDay)—Fear of unhealthy weight gain can be a factor holding smokers back from quitting the habit. But a new study finds that even if you do add a few pounds once you quit, your post-cigarette health is still much better than if you'd kept on smoki
Smoking Gut clues to weight gain after quitting smoking Matthew P. Spindler Jeremiah J. Faith Paul J. Kenny Nature News & Views Forum 08 Dec 2021 Sections Figures References Abstract Data availability Change history References Acknowledgements Author information Ethics declarations Additional informat...
Weight gain after quitting smoking is a common concern for smokers and can discourage quit attempts. The purpose of this analysis was to describe the long-term weight gain, smoking cessation attributable (SCA) weight gain and describe their relationship to cigarette consumption and body mass index ...
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. When you quit, you may gain some weight, but perhaps less than you think. On average, people who stop smoking gain less than 10 pounds. You should stop feeling hungrier after several weeks, which will make it easier...
It's common for people who are quitting smoking to turn to food for comfort. But this can quickly lead to weight gain if you're not careful. Instead of using food as a crutch, find other ways to cope with your cravings, such as exercise, deep breathing, chewing gum, or havingZYN pou...
Weight gain is a barrier to smoking cessation. Previous interventions targeting weight gain while quitting smoking have largely been unsuccessful. The current study aimed to assess the efficacy of weight stability and weight loss interventions compared to a low-intensity, self-guided bibliotherapy weigh...