Smokers are 45% more likely to get Alzheimer’s Disease

Dementia can be a heart-breaking disease. The word describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. The condition develops when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or a series of strokes. Anyone can develop this debilitating disease, but new information published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) has found a strong link between smoking and Dementia. In fact findings suggest that people who smoke are up to 45 per cent more likely to develop the condition, and the more they smoke the higher the risk. The WHO also warns that exposure to second-hand smoke (passive smoking) may also increase the risk of dementia. Read story Get help now. We can help you stop smoking in just one hour, guaranteed! Call (813) 260-4402

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