if you even can understand me, honestly. Oh,  ew, what is that? That looks like a vape. Where  

did you get this? I'm not mad; I'm just confused,  honestly. Instead of shaming you or grounding you,  

which I can't do because you're capable of  creating portals to different dimensions,  

I'm going to educate you. Let's discuss  the mystery and possible dangers behind  

vaping. What is it, and what does it really do  to your body? Let's hold our breath and explore.

Hey there, welcome to Life Noggin. Ah, okay, a  vape shop opened up in the Life Noggin World.  

They really are everywhere, huh? Greg, did you  know that vaping can affect your heart, lungs,  

and even your blood vessels? Shocking, right?  I'm not sure if you even have blood, really. I  

don't know what you are, but I'm sure it's still  dangerous to you. Vaping might seem like a safer  

alternative to smoking, but it's not without its  risks. E-cigarettes heat substances like nicotine,  

flavorings, and chemicals to create an aerosol  that you inhale. Unlike regular cigarettes,  

with 7,000 chemicals, sometimes we  don't fully know what's in e-cigarettes,  

but one thing's for sure: they  expose you to toxic substances.

Vaping can harm your heart and lungs.  Nicotine, the addictive agent in both  

e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes,  raises your blood pressure and heart rate,  

increasing your risk of a heart attack. Emerging  data suggests links to chronic lung disease  

and asthma, and even cardiovascular  disease. I mean, why risk this? Wait,  

did another vape shop open? Animator,  did you fall asleep? What is happening?

You might find it difficult to quit  vaping, and that's because vaping is  

just as addictive as smoking. E-cigarette  users can even consume more nicotine than  

traditional smokers because of extra-strength  cartridges or higher voltages. But that's not  

all. Long-term vaping can damage  your blood vessels, which ups your  

risk for cardiovascular disease. Studies have  shown that vaping causes more harm to blood  

vessel cells compared to non-users, affecting  nitric oxide production, cell permeability,  

and leads to an increased release of hydrogen  peroxide. Yeah, all those things, not good.

I know it's tough, but if you're trying to  quit smoking, e-cigarettes might not be the  

best option. With over 2 million US middle  and high school students vaping in 2021, it's  

clear that a new generation is getting hooked on  nicotine. Yikes. But promoting healthy activities,  

offering supports and resources for those  quitting smoking, and open discussions on  

the dangers of vaping can effectively prevent  vaping initiation among our younger people.

You might feel bad at first when you  try to quit, but if you push through,  

you can find yourself living a healthier life.  No judgments here; you can do it. So, what do  

you think? What are your thoughts on vaping? Have  you tried it or know someone who has? No, Greg,  

I'm not a cop. Let's share our experiences and  support each other in making healthier choices.

Remember, your health is precious, and so is your  wallet; this stuff is expensive. If you're vaping  

or considering it, think about these risks. You  can limit your accessibility to it, lower the  

nicotine amounts over time, try to counter it with  another habit every time you get the urge to vape,  

and make sure you're in a good mental state. It  might be an emotional crutch. Therapy, if you  

can afford it, can really help pinpoint the reason  behind the addiction beyond just nicotine. Patches  

and gum are out there, too, and there are plenty  of communities online to help you through it.

Animator, can you please replace the vape shops  with some Block Body Fitness facilities? Yeah,  

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