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[Germany] Smoking cessation in old age: Less heart attacks and strokes within 5 years
"We were able to show that the risk of smokers for cardiovascular diseases is more than twice that of non-smokers. However, former smokers are affected at almost the same low rate as people of the same age who never smoked," says Brenner. "Moreover, smok
Feb 20, 2013
EurekAlert
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Feb 20, 2013 17:23
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Smoking bans cut number of heart attacks, strokes
* The analysis included 45 studies covering 33 laws * Smoking bans also cut health care costs * Doctor: Smoke-free laws protect non-smokers too
Oct 29, 2012
USA Today
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Nov 13, 2012 05:09
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[Italy] Smoking after stroke increases death risk by three-fold
Patients who resume smoking after a stroke increase their risk of death by three-fold, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2012 by Professor Furio Colivicchi from San Filippo Neri Hospital. The researchers also found that the earlier patients
Aug 26, 2012
European Society of Cardiology
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Aug 27, 2012 14:17
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Smoking, being overweight, decreases brain function even in younger adults
Adults as young as 35 are susceptible to declines in brain function as a result of cardiovascular risk factors, like smoking or being overweight, a new study published in the journal Stroke revealed.
May 3, 2013
Fox News
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May 4, 2013 12:52
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Association Between Smoke-Free Legislation and Hospitalizations for Cardiac, Cerebrovascular, and Respiratory DiseasesClinical Perspective: A Meta-Analysis
Conclusions—Smoke-free legislation was associated with a lower risk of smoking-related cardiac, cerebrovascular, and respiratory diseases, with more comprehensive laws associated with greater changes in risk.
Sep 14, 2012
Circulation
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Nov 7, 2012 10:47
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Baseline Smoking Status and the Long-Term Risk of Death or Nonfatal Vascular Event in People with Stroke: A 10-Year Survival Analysis
Patients who smoked at the time of their stroke or had smoked before their stroke had greater risk of death or recurrent vascular events when compared with patients who were never smokers. There are benefits of smoking cessation, with ex-smokers appearing
Oct 25, 2012
Stroke
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Nov 1, 2012 13:57
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[Canada] Smoking Leads To Poor Memory In Stroke Patients
Smokers have a harder time solving problems and making decisions after having a stroke than non-smokers, according to a study which was presented at the Canadian Stroke Congress.
Oct 2, 2012
Medical News TODAY(UK)
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Oct 2, 2012 18:08
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Study of cigarette and waterpipe tobacco smoking shows knowledge gap in perceived health risks
People who smoke both cigarettes and waterpipes - dual users - lack sufficient knowledge about the risks of tobacco smoking and are at considerable risk for dependence and tobacco-related diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and stroke later in life, a
Sep 25, 2012
EurekAlert
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Sep 27, 2012 13:17
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Stress, a 'Type A' Personality May Boost Stroke Risk
Experts suggest the anger and hostility of a hard-driven personality could be to blame . . . Smoking or having smoked in the past also doubled the chances, the investigators found.
Aug 30, 2012
HealthDay [HealthScout]
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Aug 30, 2012 12:27
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Brain shrinks, stroke risk rises in smokers
The three most common chemicals are carbon monoxide (car exhaust), tar (makes roads and blackens the lungs), and nicotine (used in bug spray). It is hard to imagine anyone wanting to contaminate their brains with these chemicals and poisons.
Aug 12, 2012
Fredericksburg (VA) Free Lance-Star
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Aug 12, 2012 16:51