Quitting smoking after 60 cuts dementia risk by 16%-study finds

Cognitive Benefits of Quitting Tobacco After Sixty

A study published on May 20, 2026, in Neurology reveals that smoking cessation in adults around age 61 can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 16%. Researchers from Zhejiang University found that maintaining a stable weight after quitting is essential to preserving these long-term cognitive benefits for the brain. Cognitive Benefits of Quitting Tobacco … Read more