Over the past decade, the UK’s smoking rates have gradually decreased to one of the lowest in Europe. This positive change can be attributed to increased tobacco tax, and the National Health Service’s (NHS) attempts to raise awareness of the dangers of smoking. However, 1 in 7 Brits still pick up a pack of cigarettes …
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Is a UK Smoke-free 2030 Possible?
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Why are Flavoured E-Liquids Important?
Quitting smoking and remaining smoke-free is no easy feat. According to the American Cancer Society, it takes 8-10 attempts for the average person to quit smoking for good. So instead of going ‘cold turkey’, many smokers use cigarette replacements to support their journey to a healthier and happier lifestyle. Vaping products are among the most …
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How To Stay Smoke-Free After Quitting
Quitting smoking is no easy feat. In fact, once the initial withdrawal symptoms have passed, remaining smoke-free can be just as difficult. According to the American Cancer Society, it takes 8-10 attempts for the average person to quit smoking for good. Nicotine – a substance naturally found in tobacco – is highly addictive, therefore, it …
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The Tobacco Plant – An In-Depth Guide
With over 70 varieties and 8000 years of cultivation, there are very few plants that can match tobacco in terms of how interwoven it has become into human society. The Latin name for tobacco is Nicotiana tabacum. It is part of the Solanaceae plant family and is therefore botanically linked to potatoes and Aubergines. Tobacco …
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Vaping on a Budget – Our Top Tips
Switching smoking to vaping saves plenty of money. However, there are still savings to be made in the e-cigarette world, particularly if you know where to look. Vaping on a budget while maintaining rich flavours, satisfying clouds, and a hit of nicotine is perfectly possible. The first step to spending wisely is breaking down the …
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E-cigarettes Could Soon be Available on the NHS
England looks set to become the first nation in the world to prescribe e-cigarettes, following a landmark decision from the English health authorities. The government’s drive for a smoke-free England by 2030 spurs this drive, making the country a global leader in progressive anti-smoking and e-cigarette policy.
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8 Benefits of Nicotine Free Vapes
Vaping offers a great alternative to smoking, cutting out carcinogens and other smoky side effects from your lifestyle. However, with vaping’s simplicity and great taste, its users sometimes forget their goal in picking up an e-cig in the first place: kicking their nicotine addiction. Understanding the benefits of nicotine-free vapes helps you remember that goal, and maybe even achieve it.
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Does Vaping Make you Tired
The common question ‘does vaping make you tired?’ does not have a direct answer as vaping itself does not cause its users to experience fatigue. However, your body can experience immediate or delayed drowsiness if you consume nicotine.
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Life Insurance for Vapers – Your Questions Answered
Cigarette smokers have significantly higher life insurance premiums than non-smokers because the habit is known to increase the chance of death. By this logic, vapers should receive improved insurance rates as it is approximately, according to Public Health England in 2018. However, this isn’t always the case.
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