Let Medicare help you stop smoking

Cate Kortzeborn Special to the Village News

It’s never too late to quit smoking. While it's best to stop as early as possible, kicking the smoking habit at any age will enhance the length and quality of your life.

As soon as you stop, your body begins to repair the damage caused by smoking. You'll also save money and you won’t have to run outside your home or office every time the urge to light up hits you.

Medicare now covers counseling sessions to help you stop smoking, even if you haven't been diagnosed with an illness caused by tobacco use. You pay nothing for smoking cessation counseling,...