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2 Here are some of the ways we know that smoking affects the immune system: Many of the chemical compounds found in cigarette smoke can interfere with the immune system, causing it to work less effectively in the bodys fight against disease and infection and giving both the opportunity to progress further than it may have in a body with a healthy immune system

In the first study of its kind, our team of researchers from Northumbria University reported in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry our findings that those who smoke and drink heavily show greater deficits in their everyday prospective memory

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Within days: Mouth irritation reduces Taste improves Breath smells fresher Within weeks: Ulcers heal faster Gum health improves Energy levels rise Long-term: Risk of oral cancer drops Teeth and gums stabilize Overall health improves Every tobacco-free day adds protection to your future