have you heard?

[lynn hefler]

that heavy smoking may cause Alzheimer? wonder if it is reversible
when you quit.
Lynn

[Sue]

On Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:49:12 -0700 (PDT), lynn hefler
<[email protected]> wrote:

>that heavy smoking may cause Alzheimer? wonder if it is reversible
>when you quit.
> Lynn

I heard this on the news yesterday. This explains a lot. (
Sue

[Wayne Baker]

Here's another report that indicates smokers have the advantage:

http://health.howstuffworks.com/well...cotine-health-
benefits.htm

The article states in part:

"....a lower incidence of Alzheimer's disease in smokers. Research has
pointed to a compound called acetylcholine as the reason. Nicotine is
structurally similar to acetylcholine, a naturally-occurring compound that
serves as a neurotransmitter. Nicotine binds to nerve receptors and makes
nerve cells fire more frequently. In one study, a group of Alzheimer's
patients were given nicotine patches, while another received a placebo.
Those with nicotine patches maintained their cognitive abilities longer and
sometimes even recovered lost cognitive function. A follow-up study
indicated that nicotine may also boost cognitive abilities in elderly
people who aren't suffering from Alzheimer's but who are experiencing the
typical mental decline associated with old age."

As so often happens, it appears the results a couple scientific studies
conflict with each other. Since science is a precise discipline and not a
matter of mere opinion, I suspect one or both studies are flawed.

In the words of Benjamin Franklin, "Believe none of what you hear and half
of what you see."

Wayne Baker
Smoke Free: 1y, 1m, 1d, 13h
Not Smoked: 11,507
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lynn hefler <[email protected]> wrote in news:72782d73-f590-4968-8af8-
[email protected]:

> that heavy smoking may cause Alzheimer? wonder if it is reversible
> when you quit.
> Lynn
>

[Becky]

"lynn hefler" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]..
> that heavy smoking may cause Alzheimer? wonder if it is reversible
> when you quit.
> Lynn

I saw something on the news about it. Glad I dont smoke anymore. dont know
if its reversable
Becky

[Bill]

On 26/10/2010 22:49, lynn hefler wrote:
> that heavy smoking may cause Alzheimer? wonder if it is reversible
> when you quit.
> Lynn


Did I used to smoke?. Blowed if I can remember.

Bill
UK