Quitting smoking may lower risk for dementia — and more health headlines

Quitting smoking may be linked to lower risk of dementia

Dementia is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., with more than 450,000 deaths reported each year

Quitting smoking may lower risk for dementia — and more health headlines

Medical Watch Digest for May 21 Quitting smoking may lower risk for dementia The American Academy of Neurology reports quitting smoking is associated with a reduced risk for dementia and cognitive decline. The study of more than 32,000 adults over a decade revealed the relationship between smoking and cognitive health. People who quit had a [...]

Quitting smoking linked to 16% lower risk - Health Care Today

A new study suggests that quitting smoking may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and slower cognitive decline over time. The researchers found that the participants who quit smoking had a 16% lower risk of dementia compared with people who continued smoking. The cognitive benefits of quitting smoking were strongest among people who gained little or no weight after quitting. Quitting smoking cigarettes can reduce the risk of many healt…