Stop Smoking and Save Your Blood Vessels
March 18th, 2010 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Smoking wreaks havoc on every blood vessel in the human body, it damages nearly every organ, and is linked to at least 15 different cancers. But researchers from the University of Wisconsin offer hope for long-term smokers. In their recent study of 1,500 smokers, blood vessel function started recovering one year after the smokers kicked the habit.
More Information: Smoking Cessation includes a photo of a chronic smoker’s lungs, the facts about smoking, and tips and resources for quitting
Source: University of Wisconsin, news release, March 15, 2010
Source: “Blood Vessels Bounce Back Once Smokers Quit”, HealthDay, March 16, 2010
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