It’s not too late to make a healthy change for the New Year and beyond. You don’t need to make a resolution — make a plan instead. The first quarter of a new year can be a productive and energetic time to recreate a new and more improved you. Set aside some time to envision what you want to accomplish and make a game plan to successfully achieve these goals. One goal might be to make 2018 a healthier year. Simple things such as losing weight, eating right, quitting tobacco use and implementing an exercise routine are all great goals to make. If your goal is to quit tobacco use, such as cigarettes, vaping and/or chewing for this year, understanding how nicotine affects the brain is important.... [Read more]