While cognitive decline naturally occurs with aging, research suggests that smoking exacerbates it and may increase the risk of dementia
6 / 26 Smoking delivers a one-two punch to the area around your mouth
Margaret Ham, 99, will turn 100 on June 27, and has claimed she is only reaching the milestone birthday due to a combination of "marmalade and 40 cigarettes a day"
Neal Benowitz, a cardiovascular physician and clinical pharmacologist who has studied the health effects of tobacco, says it's a significant study, especially for older smokers
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While cigar smoking can be an enjoyable pastime, its important to be aware of the potential health risks