Summary: As opposed to most articles that say smoking and nicotine may be a contributing factor to Alzheimer's Disease, the authors here say that Alzheimer's Disease occurs less in those that do smoke cigarettes.
Key Facts:
"The prevalence of Alzheimer's disease was significantly lower in smokers than non-smokers."
"Alzheimer's diease could be due in part to the anti-inflammatory effects of these drugs."
Cox, Brian, and Margaret Whichelow. "Smoking and Alzheimer's Disease: An Alternative Hypothesis." JSTOR. BMJ, 1 Oct. 1997. Web. 31 Jan. 2015. <http://www.jstor.org/stable/25568546>.
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