The physical effects of a tobacco habit on the heart are well documented, but a study has also shown smoking could be preventing your heart from finding happiness. If you’re not currently in a relationship, but looking for love, you could be reducing your chances with your tobacco habit, according to information from Elite Singles.
Unfortunately for those with a tobacco habit, nearly three quarters of the 500,000 EliteSingles members studied were non-smokers, and this number is set to increase if the trending decline for tobacco use continues, so singles could be reducing their chances of love by more than 50% if they continue to smoke.
Smoking has many unappealing components, such as bad breath, smelly clothes and hair, and the anti-social element of having to keep nipping outdoors. Understandably this can be very disruptive on a date. Over 2.6 million people in the UK are now using electronic cigarettes and vaping devices as an alternative to traditional tobacco, and many consider them to be a stepping stone to quitting altogether.
Evidence from bodies such as Public Health England suggests that e-cigarettes are up to 95% less harmful than tobacco alternatives. The toxins and chemicals found in tobacco smoke can cause a whole host of diseases and health issues, including heart disease, heart attacks, strokes and blood clots, as well as repelling potential partners.
Start your journey to becoming tobacco-free today on the British Heart Foundation’s No Smoking Day.
