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Smoking is harmful to mental health. Quitting is the solution.

A new study has revealed that smokers are more likely to suffer from memory loss and cognitive decline than non-smokers.

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Researchers at Ohio State University found a strong link between smoking and cognitive decline and memory loss, which appeared more in smokers than in non-smokers. This study builds on another study that also demonstrated a link between smoking and Alzheimer's disease.

The study, which included more than 136,000 people aged 45 and older, found that deterioration in mental health was higher among smokers than among those who had quit, especially if they had been smoking for a long time. It was also significantly higher among smokers than among non-smokers.

The researchers confirmed that the relationship was most significant in the 45-59 age group, indicating that quitting smoking at this stage of life may have benefits for cognitive health.