The data is clear: Nicotine activates POMC neurons, reducing hunger (Mineur et al., 2011) Nicotine raises energy expenditure ~10% (Hofstetter et al., 1986) Quitting nicotine causes ~4.67 kg weight gain at 12 months (Aubin et al., 2012) 80% of quitters gain weight (Aveyard et al., 2012) NRT delays but doesn't prevent post-quit weight gain (Farley et al., 2012) Vaping doesn't "make you lose weight." Nicotine does modestly, temporarily, and at a cost that includes physical dependence, cardiovascular stress, and inevitable weight rebound when you stop
According to a journal specializing in medical research, smokers exhibit abnormal olfactory behavior, which may be an early indicator of more serious disorders
The scans showed that specific parts of the brain went into action, but only if the person was a smoker
What we really need is a proper understanding of how we educate people not to take up smoking, said conservative MP Lord Naseby.
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