Thursday, January 31, 2013  Understanding The Cravings Of
Cigarette Smoking  Human Cravings  An article, by Tanya Lewis,
in Scientific American says that scientists might now have found
the brain mechanisms that lead to the strong cravings that many
cigarette smokers have. Two areas of the brain—the orbitofrontal
cortex and the prefrontal cortex—are the key areas of interest
in understanding such cravings. . If this finding proves
reliable, it will lead to a better and efficient method to help
individuals stop smoking, that is, through the use of TMS, a
non-invasive method. The health effects of cigarette smoking are
well documented and not arguable. So, anything that helps
individuals quit smoking is a good thing. Fewer smokers means
not only better air quality, in general, but also less medical
problems related to second-hand smoke. That will not only save
lives but also reduce over-all health-care costs.  You can read
the rest of the article at [Scientific American].