Norwegian researchers presents a report at the European Society of Cardiology stating that women who smoke get heart attacks 14 years earlier than those who don't. Our male counterparts on the other hand, the figure is six years.
Doctors suspect that women are naturally protected from heart disease because of our female hormones like Estrogen. However, smoking leads to early menopausal that causes early experiences of heart disorders, including heart attacks. That eliminates our natural protection against heart disease. Too bad, huh?
"Women are losing much more than men, when they smoke."
This is according to Dr. Silva Priori, a cardiologist at Pavia, Italy.
So what's the next step? Quit smoking, girls! I know it's easier said than done but you get to more trouble if we laze around. Hehe. As they say prevention is better than cure.
Good thing I never developed the habit of smoking. Here are some nifty tips on how to prevent you from lighting yet another cigar:
- Instead of craving for a cigarette, try opening a can of fruit cocktail!
- I believe that when women check on recipe books, magazines, or even TV shows their mind get past off the smoke addiction to focus on something more sumptous.
- Go to the gym, to the spa, or shop to get off that nagging habit!
- Read success stories of smoking quitters - women edition :)
- And last but not the least, focus on the goal, not on the road to take.
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