Quit Smoking: Five years after quitting, arteries and blood vessels begin to widen again. Blood is thus less likely to clot, lowering the risk of stroke.

Quit Smoking: To minimise cravings, change your routine. Sit in a different chair at breakfast or take a different route to work.

Quit Smoking: Whenever you’re tempted to light up, take a look at a list all the ways smoking can damage your health. Put this list in a visible location.

Quit Smoking: Smoking reduces levels of folate, low levels of which can increase the risk of heart disease, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Quit Smoking: Create a smoke-free zone. Don’t allow anyone to smoke in your home or car. If someone smokes next to you at a restaurant, get another table.