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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease It's a little hard to believe, but not too long ago there were studies out there that reported cigarette smoking may actually protect you from developing Alzheimer's disease. In a week where First Lady Michelle Obama announced that her husband finally kicked the habit, this week we'll look at this issue in more detail. When Study Authors and the Tobacco Industry are Affiliated In this meta-analysis of 43 separate studies of cigarette smoking and Alzheimer's disease risk, one of the key findings was that the studies in which the authors had an affiliation with the tobacco industry had very different results than the others ... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's causes  alzheimer's prevention  alzheimer's risk factors Link Between Smoking in Mid-Life and Alzheimer's Disease While a recent study showed that heavy smoking (2 or more packs per day) almost doubled the risk of getting Alzheimer's or other dementia, if you quit by age 50 you were much better off risk-wise... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's causes  alzheimer's prevention  alzheimer's risk factors You Too Can Quit Smoking As mentioned above, a large study showed that quitting smoking by age 50 led to no higher risk of Alzheimer's than people who never smoked. So don't give up on trying to quit, and using this toolbox may help you ... Read more See More About:  quit smoking tips  nicotine addiction  benefits of not smoking Aids to Quitting Smoking Since other vascular risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes have been linked to higher rates of dementia, it's not surprising that cigarette smoking is also linked. Fortunately there have never been as many aids to quitting available as there are now.... Read more See More About:  quit aids  nicotine replacement therapy  quit smoking tips Alzheimer's Disease Ads How to Quit Smoking Alzheimers Disease Stop Smoking Vascular Dementia Help Me Quit Smoking Featured Articles Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement