Cravings can be difficult to manage, but they often pass.Our review found that even a single bout of exercise can reduce cravings for up to 30 minutes, which may help people get through some of the hardest moments of a quit attempt, Maher said.However, researchers warned that exercise should not be used in lieu of smoking cessation programs or medications that help reduce tobacco cravings.Exercise should not replace evidence-based quit supports such as counseling and smoking cessation medication, but it may be a practical, low-cost strategy that people can use alongside them, Maher said.Researchers next plan to test how exercise might be incorporated into real-world quit programs, and to see if exercise also might support people trying to quit vaping.More informationThe American Lung Association has more on how to quit smoking.SOURCE: Adelaide University, news release, July 1, 2026 .What This Means For YouSmokers trying to quit should consider exercise as one way to fight nicotine cravings..Sign up for our weekly HealthDay newsletter
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