Scientists Pinpoint Key Lifestyle Factor Linked to Cognitive Decline Among Older Adults

Scientists Pinpoint Key Lifestyle Factor Linked to Cognitive Decline Among Older Adults

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Scientists Pinpoint Key Lifestyle Factor Linked to Cognitive Decline Among Older AdultsA decade-long study of 32,000 older Europeans has found that smoking significantly speeds up cognitive decline, up to 85% faster compared to non-smokers. But there’s hope: smokers who maintain other healthy habits like regular exercise, moderate drinking, and strong social connections experience similar brain aging rates as non-smokers. The research highlights that while multiple behaviors […]

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