Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Another consequence of Smoking

In addition affects the lungs, smoking was also given another result in brain neurons. Based on research from the University of King in London, England, smoking weakens the power of memory, knowledge, and reasoning. From the sample of 8800 people aged over 50 years are also revealed, high blood pressure and excess weight is an effect on the brain.

The study is published in the journal Age and Ageing. The experts involved in the study were revealed, the public should be more aware that negative lifestyle can damage the brain and body. The researchers took an elderly health data by using the test the ability of the brain. Like, test participants with new words or the names of the animals they remember in a minute. As a result, there is a link between smoking and low test results they get.



In addition, the risk of heart attack or high blood pressure causes stroke is also very closely associated with declining cognitive (knowledge). Doctor Simon Ridley, Alzheimer researchers in the UK, said the experts have repeatedly link between smoking and high blood pressure as a cause of cognitive decline and dementia. "The decline in cognitive abilities in old age and senility can be," he told the BBC.

Therefore, the related factors are known to be the cause of this decline should be prevented. Namely, with a balanced diet, exercise regularly, maintain weight, and do a cholesterol and high blood pressure. "And, no smoking will make a difference."

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