Given these findings, it makes more sense for clinicians to reframe their questions
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Regardless of which one of these theories is the real reason why smoking will help you live longer, its clear that if youre not already a smoker, its time for you to get started
But, as you might guess, the absolute numbers seem far less dire
Although researchers have yet to determine the exact mechanisms behind some of the antioxidants present and disease-preventing effects, it is important to keep in mind that these compounds may be exerting other beneficial effects, such as acting as an anti-inflammatory