Smoking makes men dumber
In case causing cancer, weakening your arteries and staining your teeth aren't enough reasons to quit smoking, here's a new one: It makes you dumber.
A study conducted at University College London revealed that smoking \"seemed to speed up the cognitive aging process, making men function mentally as if they were 10 years older.\"
Men who quit smoking were able to make up some of those losses -- but only if they'd dropped the habit at least a decade ago.
The study didn't show similar problems for women, but researchers suggested that result might have had more to do with the limitations of the survey than some feminine superpower, adding that the men involved might simply have smoked more than the women.
Will this study encourage you to quit smoking?
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Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.
