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You might be surprised to know some of the chemicals in tobacco smoke include: Arsenic used in pesticides Benzene important component in gasoline Formaldehyde used for embalming human remains and in nail polishes/hardeners Methanol a simple alcohol used in antifreeze, solvents and fuels Ammonia used in many commercial cleaning products How nicotine affects your brain The physical challenge of smoking is difficult because tobacco contains an addicting drug called nicotine

Researchers looked at the brain activity of a group of 85 heavy smokers (at least 10 cigarettes a day) using a method called fMRI, or functional magnetic resonance imaging

The expert musicians consisted of 31 participants with 5+ years of experience playing a musical instrument, including professional and amateur musicians (23 and 8 participants each, respectively)

For instance, although Egypt banned smoking in all indoor public places, 55% of youth reported being exposed to second-hand smoke in these areas