6 Benefits of a smoke free life.

Always great information can be found in the Penrose-St Francis Health Services mailer.

1. After 20 minutes: Heart rate and blood pressure drops
2. After 2 weeks to 3 months: Circulation and lung function increase
3. After 1 to 9 months: Cilia regain normal function in lungs, reducing risk of colds, viruses and other infections
4. After 1 year: Excess risk of heart disease is cut in half
5. After 5 to 15 years: Stroke risk returns to normal
6. After 10 years: Lung cancer death rate is cut in half.

If you have trouble quiting, seek out professional help. There are classes, programs and alternative methods to assist you.