Break It Off Helps Manitobans Quit Smoking
Nichole Ironstand joins thousands of Manitobans trying to quit smoking during National Non Smoking Week. The Canadian Cancer Society, Health Canada, and the Smokers Helpline promote break it off tools and a new app to link quitting support with social media. The campaign targets young adults, notes Manitoba's high smoking rate, and highlights Champix coverage as an added option. The free Smokers Helpline offers coaching and online support, aiming to double quit success.
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Short-term challenges for long-term benefits of quitting smoking
Tobacco smoke contains over 4000 chemicals with about 70 carcinogens. Withdrawal begins within four hours of the last cigarette, peaks in three to five days, and diminishes over six months. Symptoms include light headedness, dry cough, cravings, mood changes. taste and smell improve within two days, circulation and breathing improve within weeks, and long-term risks decline progressively reaching parity with non-smokers after 15 years.
MVSD sees success with international student program growth
Mountain View School Division reports gains in its International Student Program focusing on recruitment, homestay, and school support. Sullivan notes significant increases in short and long term students, expanded homestay capacity to 75 families with potential to reach 100, and efforts to broaden country participation beyond Korea, Colombia, Japan, Thailand, and Mexico.
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