Risk of Depression Higher Among Smokers: Study

Anxiety and depression is 70 percent more likely to occur in smokers than non-smokers, despite the widespread view that lighting up a cigarette is a stress reliever, says a study published on Tuesday. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) report -- issued ahead of No Smoking Day on March 11 -- says quitting smoking could improve mental health. "This No Smoking Day we're calling on smokers to bust the common myths associated with smoking and commit to quitting ...