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Study links smoking, heavy drinking and poor sleep to faster cognitive decline

A neuroscience-based report cites research finding that smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and inadequate sleep are among the most damaging habits for long-term brain health. The article frames smoking in particular as a major controllable risk factor for cognitive decline as people age.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-25

Study: Second-hand smoke exposure still kills 1.7 million annually worldwide

A global analysis covering 204 countries found that nearly 3 billion people are regularly exposed to second-hand smoke, contributing to roughly 1.7 million deaths each year. The research highlights that passive smoke exposure remains a major public health burden despite decades of anti-smoking campaigns.

gizmodo.com · 2026-09-08