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I am an writer and political science PhD student living in Flagstaff Arizona. I joined Helium because it sounded fun and I believed it would be a good place to work on writing. I have started a website called Politics and Nature and have learned the difficulty of writing on a regular basis. I am trying to write more at regularly.

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Strange Bedfellows: Smoking and Exercise I smoke. Have for twenty years. I can feel the effects more each year. I consider quitting. Tried many times but to no avail. If, like me, you have been unable to kick the habit, it is vital you begin exercising. Smoking restricts your lung capacity and can clog arteries. Getting up and out builds up your cardiovascular capabilities. Walking, running, biking, or swimming builds up your immune system, opens your lungs, and strengthens your heart. As a smoker, I realize the necessity of exercise. For years I ran ultra-marathons in the hills of Arizona...

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