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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Quitting smoking even later in life can slow dementia onset, scientists say

Quitting smoking even later in life can slow down cognitive decline and delay the onset of dementia symptoms, according to a new study.

The comprehensive study, published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity, assessed health data of some 9,500 people aged 40 and above across 12 countries and found that those who quit smoking had markedly slower deterioration of verbal fluency and memory six years after quitting.

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