NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For pregnant women who want to quit smoking, a brisk walk can temporarily stave off tobacco cravings, says a Canadian study. Previous research has shown that exercise can ...

Sept 21 (Reuters) - Encouraging teenage smokers not only to quit, but to get physically active, may boost their odds of truly managing to kick the habit, a study said. Some research in adults has ...

Kicking the habit may add centimeters to your waist, but this twin study reveals that physical activity is the key to staying trim after quitting. Discover how genes, lifestyle, and movement shape ...

Ask A.J. is Slate’s advice column on addiction, recovery, and how to hate yourself less. Submit a question here. It’s anonymous! Dear A.J., I started smoking in high school and successfully quit in ...

Couples are more likely to quit smoking, exercise more or lose weight if they take up these healthy habits together, a new study suggested Monday. Researchers at the University College London in ...

Quitting smoking often leads to weight gain due to a combination of decreased metabolism and increased eating. The metabolic boost from nicotine accounts for 31% of weight gain, while increased eating ...