Quitting smoking makes you happier, says study

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Quitting smoking makes you happier, says study

<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/quitting-smoking-makes-happier-says-study-095317242.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/j9I50U3EZG6QLebM7nsSiA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9NzU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/US-AFPRelax/shutterstock_76.3f532094819.original.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="People who succeeded in quitting smoking reported reduced depression, anxiety and stress and had a more positive outlook on life compared with those who continued smoking." align="left" title="People who succeeded in quitting smoking reported reduced depression, anxiety and stress and had a more positive outlook on life compared with those who continued smoking." border="0" /></a>Moderate or heavy smokers who quit tobacco get a boost in mental wellbeing that, for people who are anxious or stressed, is equivalent to taking anti-depressants, a study said Thursday. British researchers examined 26 published investigations into the mental health of smokers. They were questioned before they tried to give up smoking and again after their attempt -- an average of six months later. &quot;The effect sizes are equal or larger than those of anti-depressant treatment for mood and anxiety disorders,&quot; said the study, published by the British Medical Journal (BMJ).</p><br clear="all"/>

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