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Finding a new healthy "addiction" to replace your smoking habit can help you refocus your energies and be more excited about your new routine instead of feeling like you're just slogging through your days without smoking

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January 21, 1922 January 22, 1994) was an American singer and character actor whose career spanned four decades of television

Quitting smoking is a personal and transformative journey, and choosing the right method is essential for long-term success