However, people who gained 22 pounds or more did not experience this reduced risk.Our findings suggest that quitting smoking may support longterm brain health, but they also highlight that what happens after quitting matters, Chen said.Future research is needed to better understand how weight management and other lifestyle factors can help people maximize the cognitive benefits of quitting smoking as they age, Chen added.More informationThe American Lung Association has more on the benefits of quitting smoking.SOURCE: American Academy of Neurology, news release, May 20, 2026 .What This Means For YouQuitting smoking may be linked to a lower dementia risk..Sign up for our weekly HealthDay newsletter
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