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The effect is dose-dependent

"Theres one thing you can change to stop aging your brain and putting yourself at increased risk of dementia, and thats to quit smoking." One positive finding was that kicking the habit can prevent the loss of additional brain tissue but the shrinkage cant be reversed

Patel said she hopes research funding and public interest in smell and taste dysfunction continue to grow so researchers can dive deeper and unlock new treatments

Although vaping eliminates some of the toxins found in cigarettes, it still poses potential dangers: Nicotine : E-cigarettes usually contain nicotine, the same highly addictive substance found in traditional cigarettes