Quitting smoking may be good for your brain, even if you stop later in life

The rate of smoking cigarettes has steadily declined since the 1960s – when Congress required warnings on cigarette boxes.
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It's never too late to quit: Giving up smoking at any age can protect your brain

Quitting smoking at any age can slow cognitive decline and protect brain health. A new Lancet study highlights quitting can ...
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Study: Quitting smoking in later life may slow down decline in memory

Quitting smoking, even in later life, could help slow down age-related memory problems, a study has found.According to experts, the findings add to evidence that giving up cigarettes may help prevent ...
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Quitting smoking, even late in life, linked to slower cognitive decline

Quitting smoking in middle age or later is linked to slower age-related cognitive decline over the long term, according to a ...

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 ...
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Will the FDA approve the first new drug to help people quit smoking in 20 years?

Sarah Todd returned to reporting in January 2025 after being assignment editor at STAT since October 2022. You can reach Sarah on Signal at sarahlizchar.47. Nearly 12% of Americans still smoke ...
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Want to stop smoking and lose weight? Check out this clinical trial taking place in Houston right now

HOUSTON — "I want to be more mindful in how I experience things, and I don’t want the crutch of needing something else." Miranda Johnson started smoking in her early 20s. She said it helped her cope ...

Quitting smoking even later in life may slow down cognitive decline

Quitting smoking during midlife or even later on can help slow down age-related cognitive decline, a new study suggests ...