India, Sept. 3 -- Smoking is one of the deadliest habits, causing many ailments. It not only damages every organ in the body but is also bad for a person's overall health. So, deciding to quit is the first step towards leading a healthy and fulfilling life. However, there are certain myths associated with quitting that often derail one from doing it.

In an Instagram post shared on April 10, Dr Robert Ostfeld, MD, MSc (cardiology), busted one of these myths that if you have smoked for years, you can't reduce your risk of heart disease by quitting. Let's find out what the cardiologist said.

According to the cardiologist, the benefits of quitting smoking start the minute you quit, no matter your age, no matter how long you have smoked.

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