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  1. Smoking and Your Heart - Smoking Risks | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Smoking’s risks also impact your risk factors in other ways. If you already have other risk factors for heart disease, like unhealthy blood cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and …

  2. How Smoking Affects the Heart and Blood Vessels - NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease. The chemicals you inhale when you smoke cause damage to your heart and blood vessels that makes you more likely to develop …

  3. Smoking and Your Heart - Benefits of Quitting Smoking - NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Quitting smoking can lower your heart disease risk as much as or more than many common medicines that do the same. Learn about more benefits of quitting.

  4. NIH-funded studies show damaging effects of vaping, smoking on …

    Oct 26, 2022 · Combining e-cigarettes with regular cigarettes may increase health risks Long-term use of electronic cigarettes, or vaping products, can significantly impair the function of the body’s blood …

  5. Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors - NHLBI, NIH

    Dec 27, 2024 · Mental health and social factors It’s important to know heart disease risk factors because having just one risk factor doubles your chances of developing a heart problem. Stress, depression, …

  6. Smoking cannabis associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke

    Feb 28, 2024 · NIH-funded observational study shows risk grows sharply with more frequent use Frequent cannabis smoking may significantly increase a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke, …

  7. Sleep Apnea - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · The following factors can raise your risk for central sleep apnea. Health conditions: Some conditions that affect how your brain controls your airways and chest muscles can raise your risk. …

  8. COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH

    Oct 4, 2024 · Smoking is the leading cause of COPD in the United States. Lung irritants, such as air pollution, can make it worse. Some genetic deficiencies, such as AAT and vitamin D, increase risk.

  9. Omega-3s for heart health? Exploring potential benefits and risks

    Oct 22, 2024 · NHLBI feature article explores the potential benefits and risks of omega-3 supplements, including fish oil, for heart health.

  10. Smoking associated with increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes

    Jul 29, 2022 · Smoking causes damage to the heart and lungs, which has been linked to increased risks for heart and lung disease. However, researchers weren’t sure about the impact smoking had on the …