Tag: quitting smoking
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Social Smoking and Heart Health: Why Even Occasional Smoking Raises Heart Failure Risk
Introduction: A wake-up call about the hidden dangers of social smoking Smoking is often seen as a clear-cut health risk, but a growing body of research suggests that even casual, social smoking can seriously affect heart health. A recent Johns Hopkins study highlights that low-intensity or intermittent smoking is linked to a higher risk of…
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Even Social Smoking Can Trigger Heart Failure, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
New insights on an old habit When people think of smoking as a major health risk, they often picture heavy, daily use. Yet a growing body of research shows that even light, intermittent, or “social” smoking can significantly impact heart health. A Johns Hopkins study adds to the mounting evidence that no level of smoking…
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Social Smoking Raises Heart Health Risk, Johns Hopkins Study Finds
Overview: Social smoking is not harmless A landmark study from Johns Hopkins University adds to the growing evidence that the health effects of tobacco extend well beyond heavy, daily smoking. Researchers found that even low-intensity, social smoking is associated with a noticeably higher risk of heart disease and premature death compared with abstinence. The findings…
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Quitting Smoking in Midlife Slows Memory Loss and Brain Decline
New evidence that quitting smoking can protect the brain, even in midlife A major international study published in The Lancet offers a hopeful message for millions: quitting smoking is beneficial for brain health even if you’re in your 40s, 50s, or older. The research shows that stopping smoking after years of use slows memory loss…
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Quitting Smoking Later in Life Slows Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline, New Study Finds
New Findings Highlight the Brain Benefits of Quitting Smoking A recent international study published in The Lancet provides new hope for smokers who fear the health consequences of decades-long tobacco use. The research shows that quitting smoking, even in midlife or later, significantly slows memory loss and cognitive decline. In other words, it’s never too…
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Dementia Risk Falls to Never-Smoker Levels After Quitting Smoking in Midlife
Quitting Smoking in Midlife Can Match Never-Smokers in Dementia Risk Emerging evidence suggests that giving up smoking in middle age may dramatically protect brain health. In a study involving 9,436 adults from England, the United States and 10 other European countries, those who quit smoking in midlife experienced a cognitive trajectory that, over roughly six…