Smoking Cessation, Weight Change, and Risk of Dementia
May 26, 2026

Smoking cessation was associated with a sustained lower dementia risk and slower cognitive decline, comparable to never smokers and those without short-term risk increase. However, postcessation weight gain may attenuate these advantages, highlighting the need for weight management in cessation programs. 


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