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Quit Smoking Now: Boost Your Brain Health!
10/16/2025
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Story summary
- Quitting smoking in middle age significantly reduces cognitive decline and dementia risk.
- The findings come from a study of 9,436 participants across Europe and the United States.
- Quitting was associated with a slower decline in verbal fluency and memory.
- Lead researcher Dr. Mikaela Bloomberg notes it is never too late to quit for better cognitive health.
