Smoking and your health Features

10 instant health checks

How healthy are you? Give yourself a quick MOT with these simple tests

Asthma - all you need to know

We all suffer from breathlessness from time to time, but some people have recurrent problems with shortness of breath and wheeziness - or asthma.

Budget calculator

Aside from the obvious health hazards, smoking is also a pretty expensive habit. Work out just how much you spend on the evil weed.

Can smoking affect fertility?

Smoking: It's affects on fertility

Clare's stop smoking diary

My name is Clare Spurrell and I am an addict. My problem is cigarettes, lots of them, about 20 or more on a bad day, but 2007 is the year I'm going to kick the habit for good

Controlling temptation tips

Quitting smoking can be tough. Beat your cravings with these five tips

Drink, smoke, work, succeed?

Bridget Jones drinks and smokes like a trooper. But what's it doing to her career? If you share the same vices, find out what they could be doing to your chances of progress

Giving up smoking

One woman's account of how she gave up smoking

Giving up smoking: FAQs

What's the best way to give up smoking? Will the 'odd one' hurt? Find the answers to all your questions about quitting.

How to eat when you quit

Smokers oten neglect healthy eating habits. We look at how you can optimise your diet when you stop smoking.

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