Quitting Smoking Great for Your Heart - And Wallet

According to a recent study by the University of Wisconsin's Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, the cost of smoking cessation pales in comparison to the annual impact of cigarettes on your bank account. Oh yeah, and did we mention that smoking is horrible for you and causes lung cancer, coronary artery disease, impotence and peripheral artery disease?

The average cost of a pack of smokes is $5.51, which amounts to about $2,000 per year if you're anywhere close to a pack per day. If you're  living in one of the many places that has taxed cigarettes, then you are paying almost double that. A brief search on Expedia.com shows you that this is more than enough to take your spouse/friend/co-quitter with you on a Caribbean cruise on any major cruiseline. Hmmm, smell like smoke, increase my chance of multiple diseases or take a Caribbean cruise and improve my overall health substantially? It's a tough one.

Free Quitting Resources:

• Call the toll-free number (800) QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669)
• Smokefree.gov, a Department of Health and Human Services website.

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