FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 25, 2025·6 min readThese 3 Bad Habits in Your 30s Impact Later Mental HealthA decades-long study in Finland reveals that smoking, heavy drinking, and physical inactivity in early adulthood are strongly linked to declining physical and mental health by age 36. Participants with all three habits showed elevated depression symptoms, higher metabolic risk, and lower self-rated health and wellbeing scores.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 8, 2024·4 min readAre Smokers Really Less Likely to Develop Parkinson’s?Low doses of carbon monoxide, similar to levels experienced by smokers, can protect against neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease models. Researchers discovered that carbon monoxide reduced the accumulation of the Parkinson’s-associated protein alpha-synuclein and activated pathways that limit oxidative stress.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 7, 2024·7 min readCombined Cannabis and Nicotine Use Amplifies Pregnancy RisksA new study highlights the compounded risks of using both cannabis and nicotine during pregnancy. The research reveals that simultaneous use of these substances significantly increases the chances of adverse newborn outcomes, such as preterm delivery, small gestational size, and infant mortality.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 14, 2024·5 min readPersistent Impact of Smoking on the Immune SystemSmoking not only affects immune responses in the short term but also leaves a lasting imprint on the body's defense mechanisms. Through the Milieu Intérieur cohort of 1,000 healthy volunteers, the study identified smoking, alongside latent cytomegalovirus infection and body mass index, as a key factor influencing immune responses.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 13, 2023·5 min readSmoking Linked to Brain Shrinkage, Irreversible Even After QuittingResearchers found that smoking causes the brain to shrink and age prematurely, a condition not reversible even after quitting smoking. The study analyzed data from over 32,000 individuals in the UK Biobank, revealing a direct link between smoking, genetic predisposition, and reduced brain volume.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 30, 2023·7 min readCigarettes Ignite the Risk of Mental IllnessA new study reveals a direct link between smoking and the increased risk of mental illnesses like depression and bipolar disorder. The research, based on data from 350,000 individuals from the UK Biobank, shows that smoking increases the risk of hospitalization for mental illness by 250%.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 6, 2023·3 min readSmokers Generally Unaware That Quitting Smoking Will Reduce Risk of DementiaSmoking may be a key risk factor for the development of dementia, but many smokers do not realize quitting cigarettes can help to reduce dementia risks.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 28, 2023·4 min readAdult Smokers With Mental Illness Consume the Most Caffeine in the U.SNot only do adult smokers with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder consume the most caffeine, but they are also most at risk of adverse health effects.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 21, 2022·4 min readSmoking May Increase Chances of Mid-Life Memory Loss and ConfusionMiddle-aged smokers are more likely to report memory problems and cognitive decline than those who do not smoke. The likelihood of cognitive decline is lower for those who have quit smoking, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 3, 2022·7 min readReduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Result in Less Smoking in Anxious and Depressed SmokersLowering nicotine levels to non-addictive levels reduces smoking without worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety for those suffering from mental health disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 27, 2022·2 min readBeing Lonely and Unhappy Accelerates Aging More Than SmokingLoneliness, restless sleep, and unhappiness have a significant effect on biological aging, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 18, 2022·4 min readSeven Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Reduce Dementia Risk for People With DiabetesGetting the recommended amount of sleep, daily exercise, eating a healthy diet, and resisting alcohol and tobacco are among the seven identified lifestyle alterations those with diabetes should take to decrease their risk of developing dementia.Read More
