Quitting smoking has always been linked to tangible physical health benefits, such as improved heart and lung function and a reduced risk of chronic diseases like cancer. However, recent research reveals a new benefit, no less important: protecting the brain from age-related cognitive decline. A recent scientific study has shown that quitting smoking, even after many years of the habit, can help preserve memory and cognitive abilities, thereby enhancing the quality of life in old age.
The study, led by epidemiologist Mikaela Bloomberg from University College London, was based on an analysis of data from over nine thousand participants over the age of forty, representing various countries.
