Sunday, November 7, 2010

Development of Dementia More likely in Heavy Smokers !

A research says that middle-aged smokers are far more likely than nonsmokers to develop dementia later in life. But heavy smokers who go through more than two packs a day, are at more than double the risk to suffer from dementia.


What is Dementia?
Dementia is a general term for "loss of memory" and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is caused by changes in the brain.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of Dementia.




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