One decision could help lower dementia risk and improve long-term brain health
New research indicates that quitting smoking may significantly lower the risk of developing dementia later in life. A study involving over 32,000 adults found that former smokers had a dementia risk comparable to those who had never smoked. The findings suggest that the benefits of quitting smoking for brain health increase the longer a person remains smoke-free.
- ▪A study analyzed data from more than 32,000 adults over a 25-year period.
- ▪Former smokers had a lower risk of dementia compared to current smokers.
- ▪Dementia risk continued to decline the longer a person remained smoke-free.
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Health One decision could help lower dementia risk and improve long-term brain health By Kelly McGreal, Fox News Published June 1, 2026, 12:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: Trump calls on all future candidates to take cognitive exam, noting perfect score during latest physical Cancer survivors may see surprising benefits from one specific exercise, study says Just 5 minutes of prayer could have surprising health benefits, study finds People who quit smoking may reduce their risk of developing dementia later in life, according to new research.
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