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August 30, 2021
New Study: Smoking and Diabetes Results in Brain Problems
A new study published in the journal Radiology shows that people with diabetes who smoke are at an increased risk for brain calcifications. Calcification happens when there is a build-up of calcium in the brain. Particularly, this study showed that there was a build-up of calcium in areas linked to memory.
The reason this study is important is that calcium deposits in the area that impacts memory may be linked to Alzheimer's disease. There are many things we still don't know about Alzheimer's but it's thought that buildup of calcium may result in problems with the brain and memory over time. What this study shows us is that if you have diabetes, it's a good idea to quit smoking.
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Are you currently smoking? What are your thoughts on this study?
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