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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vishwam Sankaran

Smoking linked to increased chances of mid-life memory loss, confusion, study finds

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Middle-aged smokers have higher chances of developing signs of memory loss and confusion than nonsmokers, according to a new study which suggests the likelihood of cognitive decline is lower among those who have quit.

The research, published recently in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, builds on the relationships between smoking and Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia, uncovered in previous studies.

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