Of all the possible behavior changes one could make, quitting nicotine, including electronic cigarettes, is one of the best decisions a person can make for their health, writes guest columnist Mindy Curran. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
January is a popular month to start making behavior changes to better ourselves for the new year. Some people choose to start going to the gym, read more or eat a healthier diet. But, of all the possible behavior changes one could make, quitting nicotine is one of the best decisions a person can make for their health.
Tobacco use has been shown to cause a number of health issues, including increased risk for heart attack, stroke and cancer. Quitting nicotine is beneficial for your health and other aspects of life. It can help reduce blood pressure, give you more energy and breathing capacity to keep up with your children or family members and can save you money, which can be spent on other healthy activities or hobbies.
Nicotine is the main addictive ingredient in all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, hookah and chew. However, nicotine is also found in non-tobacco products like pouches (Zyn) and vape devices.