Vaping has emerged as a prominent alternative to traditional smoking, especially as an effective tool for quitting. Yet, with its popularity, many myths and misconceptions have clouded the public’s understanding. Many have formed opinions based on half-truths or misinformation, from health risks to its role in smoking cessation. This article highlights the most common vaping …
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Vaping Myths: Debunking the Misconceptions
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The Trouble with Vaping Bans
Vape devices have become one of the most popular aids to help cigarette smokers quit for good. According to Ash, more than 2 million people in the UK have stopped using nicotine altogether with the help of e-liquids. In fact, 60 million people worldwide have quit smoking cigarettes since vaping was introduced. Due to compounding …
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Is a UK Smoke-free 2030 Possible?
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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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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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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The Truth About Vaping
In an era full of fake news and alternative facts, it’s often tough to sort the truth from the clickbait. The truth about vaping and smoking exemplifies this issue perfectly, as public perception differs wildly from government advice. Public Health England describes vaping as 95 per cent safer than smoking. However, a mere one in three English adults know this fact.
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Vaping and the 8 Things You Should Know
Public Health England (PHE), one of the best sources for well researched, factual information on vaping, have released a new blog post alongside their annual evidence-based review on e-cigarettes>. The post has been written by John Newton >, a supporter of vaping who is keen to promote facts about e-cigarettes and debunk the dodgy research, myths and hearsay that surround vaping.
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Are you an Eco-Friendly Vaper?
The environment and the impact humans have on the planet is in the news daily. Whether it be bush fires in Australia, deforestation in the Amazon or flooding here in the UK. More and more people are starting to look at their own lives and how they can make environmentally beneficial changes. For the eco-friendly vaper, there are obvious concerns as vaping creates waste and is not 100% environmentally friendly.
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The US Vaping Scare – What We Now Know
The US vaping scare has meant that the second half of 2019 has been turbulent for the vaping industry. At the time of writing this post, approximately 50 deaths have been linked to vaping. In addition to this, nearly 2,500 people have reported e-cigarette related illnesses.
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