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Detroit, USA

Detroit may not be on your radar as a cigar town. You may associate it with the bleak opening credits of ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ or the crime ridden dystopia in Robocop, but I am here to tell you that Detroit is a good cigar town. You can’t smoke everywhere, but patios seem to be fine […]

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What is the Deal with Nicotine?

Recent scientific studies suggest that nicotine may have measurable cognitive‑enhancing effects, particularly in areas such as attention, working memory, and processing speed. A 2025 research study examining cognitive impairment across numerous psychiatric disorders found that nicotine interacts with important neurological pathways (including the PI3K/Akt pathway and thyroid receptor signaling) and may enhance working memory, attention, […]

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Cigars & Mental Health

Cigars & Men’s Mental Health: Ritual, Connection, and the Reality Behind the Smoke For generations, cigars have occupied a unique place in men’s culture. They show up at celebrations, quiet moments of reflection, and in lounge conversations where men discuss  life’s challenges, have a good laugh or just relax. Whenever I have had the pleasure of […]

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