A new report in the journal of Science points to a small area deep in the brain, called the insula, that may control smoking behaviour. The insula seems to be where the brain turns physical reactions into feelings, such as feeling anxious when your heart speeds up. When this part of the brain is damaged [...]
Archive for January, 2007
The Insula’s Role in Smoking
January 25, 2007
Cutting Back Not Enough
January 15, 2007
Several new scientific studies agree that simply cutting back on the amount of cigarettes smoked or engaging in physical exercise while continuing to smoke will not significantly improve your health. The number one method to improve your quality of life as a smoker, is to quit.
Link to complete article from the Baltimore Sun
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