To urge to smoke? Take a walk

People who are trying to quit can take this simple measure: get up and walk quickly when you feel the urge to start. In a recent study, British scientists found that just a few minutes of activity can reduce cravings and unpleasant symptoms when quitting.

Walking immediately can help you forget your cravings.(Photo: appenzellerlandsport)

The science group from Exeter University re-studied 14 studies of the effects of exercise on cravings, withdrawal symptoms, personality or smoking behavior of people trying to quit. this familiar.

They found that exercise has a clear effect on reducing cravings, even though it is only a low intensity form of stretching, and even if people only do it for 5 minutes.

Longer exercise sessions with more intensity - such as a 15-minute brisk walk - will help the cravings go back up to 50 minutes. Exercises also help ease unpleasant symptoms such as stress, anxiety, lack of concentration, restlessness, irritability and restlessness.

The key is simply to do something immediately when the urge to smoke arises.

T. An