Benefits of Giving Up Smoking
June 3, 2009 by Jack
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Giving up smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health no matter what your age – and you can start to notice the difference almost immediately!
| After 20 minutes | Your blood pressure and pulse rate fall. This is important because high blood pressure increases your chance of having a heart attack or stroke. |
| After 8 hours | The level of carbon monoxide in your blood drops. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that gets into your bloodstream when you smoke and makes it more difficult for your body to get all the oxygen it needs. |
| After 48 hours | There is no more nicotine left in your body. Your taste and smell starts to improve and blood flows round your body more easily, reducing the risk of a coronary thrombosis (a blockage of the arteries or vessels leading to the heart). |
| After 72 hours | Your breathing becomes easier and energy levels increase. |
| After two weeks | Your circulation improves and you begin to feel fitter. |
