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Workouts Work for Quitting

Quitting smoking is hard. Compared to other compounds, nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs on the market. But a good hard physical workout may help smokers overcome their nicotine cravings. Researchers reviewed the results of 19 clinical trials related to smoking cessation. Smokers were randomly assigned to watch videos or get vigorous exercise by biking or walking at a good pace. Those who exercised discovered they did not have the same urge to smoke. The data reinforce the observation that exercise has multiple health benefits for mood, mind and muscles.

[Addiction, online, Aug, 2012]

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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