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Today is World No Tobacco Day!
Quitting tobacco can be hard, but every step counts toward protecting our loved ones and ourselves from preventable disease.
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🚭 Today is World No Tobacco Day
Protecting future generations starts with preventing tobacco and nicotine addiction before it begins.
💚 Support those who want to quit
🛡️ Protect children and young people from tobacco industry targeting
🌍 Promote healthier, tobacco-free communities
Together, we can create a healthier future for everyone.
#WorldNoTobaccoDay #HealthForAll #FCTCSavesLives
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Strong social connections can make a big difference in your quit journey. Research shows that people with supportive relationships experience better mental health, reduced loneliness, and even longer, healthier lives. We can help build your support system! https://t.co/GSuM0xn5Mh
Smoking can increase the risk of vision loss, cataracts, and macular degeneration. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your overall health AND one of the best ways to support long-term eye health. See the difference quitting can make! https://t.co/m3f8s0fHXY
Coming together doesn't require big gestures.
It can look like:
- A text to check in
- Grabbing a coffee with a colleague
- A walk with a friend
- Starting an honest conversation
Small actions create belonging. And belonging protects mental health.
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For help to quit smoking or vaping, join our Online Group Program starting next week. The program provides helpful tips, online tools and peer support. Learn more and sign up at: https://t.co/6FSuJ9sBWF
A great step to take for #OralHealthMonth
This is #OralHealthMonth
🚭Quitting smoking can significantly improve your oral health.
Some of the benefits of living smokefree include:
• Fresher breath,
• Healthier gums and teeth, and
• Reduced risk of oral cancer.
Connect with support: https://t.co/m3f8s0fHXY
Spring is the perfect time to step outside, breathe in the fresh air, and take steps towards a smokefree/vapefree life. Get practical tips, along with motivational support from others who are also on the quit journey. Learn more about this free program: https://t.co/uFvZgi8x4R
🦷April is Oral Health month. 🦷
Some of the oral health risks of vaping include dry mouth, cavities, gum disease, and exposure to potentially cancer-causing chemicals.
Quitting vaping can help improve gum health, freshen your breath, and keep your smile in mint condition.
🌺At the recent Spring Wellness Fair at MUN this past week, the MUN Heart and Stroke Club shared an interesting fact : Healthy lifestyle changes can prevent 80% of premature heart disease and stroke? ❤️Quitting smoking is one of the most impactful steps ! 🌷
As #HeartMonth wraps up, it’s a good time to pause and check in on your heart health.
Simple, healthy lifestyle choices can make a big difference when it comes to reducing your risk of heart disease.
Prevention is key: https://t.co/jNDEQHqlqM
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Learn more about the heart health benefits of quitting smoking. "Tobacco and Your Heart: Why Quitting Matters at Any Age" - https://t.co/3bdbY54Rkb #heartmonth
If you or someone you care about is living with cancer, here's an important fact: Quitting smoking during cancer treatment can significantly improve outcomes. Speak to your healthcare provider about smoking cessation supports & medication options that can help. #WorldCancerDay
➡️There’s no single “right” way to quit--but there is support that fits your life.Talking with a healthcare provider, using quit aids, or choosing self-guided support can all make a difference.📱1-800-383-5864 or https://t.co/m3f8s0fHXY #NationalNonsmokingWeek
It’s Addiction Awareness Week, the theme is “Anchoring Hope.” The combination of hope AND professional guidance helps individuals navigate the challenges of addiction. Call the phone # on the cigarette pack, visit https://t.co/m3f8s0fHXY for online programs or text 709-700-7002.
It's Radon Action Month. Learn more radon and how to test for it: https://t.co/bvxzUG628q And for help with quitting smoking, connect with us by calling the number on the cigarette pack.
Quitting smoking is 1 of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of stroke. The benefits begin almost immediately & continue over time. Within 5 to 15 years (after quitting) the risk would be about the same as someone who has never smoked. For help to quit: call 1-800-363-5864
Wednesday is #WorldStrokeDay.
You can lower your risk of stroke by:
🚭🍺 Avoiding tobacco & alcohol
🩺 Managing blood pressure, cholesterol & diabetes
🍎 Eating healthy foods
🚴 Staying active
More from @WHO: https://t.co/oiazt3VdHY
Thinking about quitting smoking or vaping? Try something new, try something again, or try a combination of things. Learn more: https://t.co/cjEjuymvg3 and connect with our quitline for information on programs available here in this province by calling the # on the cigarette pack.