Contrary to popular perception, smoking does not relieve stress, but quitting does, a study has shown. Researchers drawn from several universities including Professor Paul Aveyard, Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, said the findings should be used to reassure smokers attempting to quit that concerns about increased anxiety levels were unfounded. Read more.
Quitting Smoking Reduces Anxiety
2 January 2013
Study proves benefits of nicotine are a myth
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