Another reason to stop smoking...

Are you a smoker looking for a good reason to kick the habit?  Here’s one that you should consider.  Smoking in midlife is associated with a 157% increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s, and a 172% increase in the risk of developing vascular dementia. These findings were recently published by Kaiser Permanente in the Archives of Internal Medicine. This was one of the first studies to look at the long term health affects of heavy smoking on dementia.
This study is the latest in a series of published Kaiser Permanente research to better understand the modifiable risk factors for dementia. This ongoing body of research adds to evidence base that what is good for the heart is good for the brain, and that midlife is not too soon to begin preventing dementia with good health. View the video below for additional information…

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