There are many benefits to quitting smoking – some of them happen sooner than you may think…
- After 20 minutes, your heart rate returns to normal
- After 12 hours, the carbon monoxide in your blood reduces to normal
- After 2-3 weeks, your circulation improves and the risk of heart attack decreases
- After 1-9 months, coughing and shortness of breath starts to decrease
- 2-5 years after quitting, your risk of cancers reduces by half. Also, your chance of a stroke is the same as a person who doesn’t smoke
For help with quitting smoking, follow the link below.