I'm too old to quit now. If smoking hasn't killed me yet, why bother? It might kill me to quit. I know lots of heavy smokers who are still healthy. It's too hard to give up. The damage is done.

We've all heard — or made — these excuses. On the surface they may even make sense. But don't be fooled: smoking has a way of clouding a person's thinking. The reality is that anytime is a good time to quit, and there are many benefits to enjoy no matter what your age, health or smoking history.

	Fact: In a recent study, 55% of older smokers said that they would like to stop.

The immediate benefits of quitting
See what happens to your body immediately
after your last puff.

Even if you smoked for 30 or 40 years you can kick the habit
Confronting both nicotine addiction and smoking habits is the key.

Expert advice
Hear from people who've been there about getting ready, stopping and taking it one day at a time.

There's more than one way to beat the habit
Learn your quitting options, from Therapeutic Nicotine to quitting
cold turkey.