Need yet another reason to quit smoking? How about your brain on tobacco . . .
NNK, found in all forms of tobacco, including the second-hand smoke, can lead to brain damage. The new research from the Indian National Brain Research Center (NBRC) found that the compound NNK in tobacco makes white blood cells in the central nervous system attack healthy cells, which may lead to neurological damage.

The researchers say that NNK doesn’t harm brain cells directly, but it may cause neuroinflamation, leading to disorders like Multiple Sclerosis. The study also showed that NNK causes an extreme response from the brain’s …read more

In support of my fellow Bloggers in the b5 Science and Health channel who are all about to discuss smoking today on theme Thursday;
Nicotine Anonymous
What Is Nicotine Anonymous?
Nicotine Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women helping each other to live our lives free of nicotine. We share our experience, strength and hope with each other so that we may be free from this powerful addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using nicotine. There are no dues or fees for Nicotine Anonymous membership; we are self supporting through our own contributions. Nicotine Anonymous is not …read more