LONDON (Reuters) – Cigarette smokers die on average 10 years earlier than non-smokers but kicking the habit, even at 50 years old, can halve the risk, according to half a century of research reported on Tuesday.
I’ve never understood the draw to it or the attraction to those who do…
I've only smoked twice in my life. The first time was unsuccessful, as there was a very strong wind and I couldn't light the blasted cigarette. I was smoking in my backyard, behind the garage.
The scond time, I smoked a cigar. I don't know that I was inhaling correctly, because, at the time, I was quite impressed by my lack of hacking cough. Now that I look back on it, I'm certain I didn't have the technique down. I haven't smoked since, so I don't know for sure.
As an adult, I've had the temptation to smoke cigars. When I was a little girl, my dad had a friend who smoked cigars, and I remember he had the most beautiful scent. There was a sweet aroma about him that I always connected with his cigars. I'd love to smell like him. I know, I'm a bad example.
Even at 50, huh? Something to think about…more.