How does smoking affect your waist?

Smoking Hurts Your Blood Flow Because nicotine can alter the size of the blood vessels and the ability for the body to adapt, that can cause increased damage to the ligaments as well as muscles within the spine region, Dr. Navarasala said.

Should I let a smoker hold my baby?

Any smoker (including you, if you smoke) should smoke only outside, away from windows and doors. If you wear a jacket or sweatshirt while smoking, take it off before holding the baby. Never let anyone smoke around the baby. And never take the baby into an area where people are smoking.

Does smoking cause belly fat?

The present study, which controlled for age, alcohol consumption, and exercise, demonstrated that smoking increases abdominal and visceral fatness in smokers. We also found that the positive association of abdominal obesity with smoking is primarily mediated by an increase in visceral fat.

Why shouldnt you share a bed with a baby if you smoke?

It is especially important that you do not share a bed with your baby if either parent is a smoker, even if you dont smoke in the bedroom. It has been shown that the chance of SIDS if bed sharing when you or your partner is a smoker is much greater than if you were both non-smokers.

Do cigarettes age your skin?

Nicotine, other chemicals in cigarettes, smoking behaviors and other factors may contribute to wrinkles and premature aging of the skin: Nicotine causes blood vessels to narrow, reducing oxygen flow and nutrients to skin cells.