Its a small effort for a big reward
The exact number of seniors who feel lonely is difficult to pinpoint, but a University of Michigan poll found 56% of adults ages 50 to 80 reported feelings of isolation in June 2020
A mental health professional can teach you mental tricks and patterns of thinking that'll keep your eyes on the prize and help you stay motivatedplus, stress management and relaxation techniques that you may not have thought of on your own
Tobacco Smoking Rates Are Decreasing in People with Major Depression and Substance Use Disorder Summary: The study reports a significant decline in smoking for those with major depression and substance use disorders, signifying smoking cessation treatments and campaigns are effective in targeting those in groups considered high risk for developing a nicotine addiction
"Why would you want to introduce smoke into something that gives you life and helps you thrive." Of course this isn't groundbreaking advice, as the majority of people who smoke will be aware of the side-effects, but having evidence presented to you in a visual manner can often be more helpful than blanket phrases such as 'smoking = bad'
When these hit the bacteria of the colon undigested, that can result in some really bad-smelling stools
