Every year, the third Thursday of November marks the Great American Smokeout, the American Cancer Society’s annual event to encourage smokers to quit. The health benefits of quitting smoking are almost immediate and a smoker can undo years of damage and greatly reduce her risk of cancer and other health problems by quitting.
We at Mamiverse are all about healthy living and taking control of one’s body and mind. So in honor of the Great American Smokeout on November 21, here is a round-up of our favorite articles on getting healthy, conquering substance abuse and feeling great, inside and out.
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In Imagining a Smoke-Free World, author Laura Carbonell discusses her efforts to kick the cigarette habit.
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How to make big lifestyle changes without punishing yourself in the process (Hint: it’s all in your attitude!).
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20 years of sobriety is something to celebrate! Read how the author did it.
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Whether it’s diet, debt or nicotine, these smartphone apps will help you kick a bad habit (or two!).
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Have you considered that bad personal habits might be costing you a job, promotion or other career step-up?
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A writer looks back on her long relationship with alcohol in Alcohol: A Love Story to Celebrate National Recovery Month.
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Being overweight can be as dangerous as alcohol or tobacco. Find out how Alisa Valdes took charge of her health.
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Do it for yourself; do it for your kids. One writer shares that she wants to be heart healthy to see her kids grow up.
