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LSBU 12-Week Review of the Allen Carr Easyway Programme

Allen Carr's Easyway as part of a stop smoking service in East Sussex deemed successful and good quit rates at 4 and 12 weeks.
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Rising Obesity Rates: The Role of Junk & Ultra-Processed Foods

As more children worldwide face obesity rather than underweight, the spotlight falls on ultra-processed foods. Read more.
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Are Low-Calorie Sweeteners Dulling Your Brain?

Recent research shows that low and no-calorie sweeteners in common drinks and foods could age your brain by up to 1.6 years.
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Children as young as 11 gambling due to celebrity endorsements

Discover alarming findings related to children's online exposure to betting content and how it influences their desire to gamble.
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How long does it take your lungs to heal from...

Discover the effects of vaping on your lungs and whether they can heal. Our expert insights explore the impact of vaping on your respiratory health.
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How can I block myself from online gambling?

How Can I Block Myself from Online Gambling

Information and guidance on how to block online gambling. Includes suggested tips on blocking gambling sites on various devices such as phones and computers, as well as on Google Chrome...
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Does Nicotine Make You Tired? Exploring Smoking & Tiredness

Find out if quitting smoking has a direct impact on your energy levels. Learn how nicotine affects your body and what to expect during the cessation process.
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What happens to your skin when you quit smoking?

Learn about the effects of quitting smoking on your skin and face. Discover the positive changes of kicking this unhealthy habit.
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Young vapers three times more likely to start smoking

New study shows the risks and health implications of vaping among youths.
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Quitting Smoking Enhances Recovery Outcomes in Substance Use Disorders

How quitting smoking is linked to better recovery outcomes from substance abuse disorders, according to a longitudinal survey cohort study.
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The Caffeine Pouch Phenomenon: Is a Dangerous Trend Brewing?

Learn about the risks of caffeine pouch use amongst teens. Discover why this growing trend in the US could carry substantial dangers should it emerge in the UK.
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Being A Gambling Addict Is A Tough & Lonely Existence

Gambling addiction is lonely. To see someone you care about being destroyed by gambling addiction is an awful horror.
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