Smoking increases risk of dementia

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Alzheimer's Society comment on a review of research studies investigating nicotine and dementia, which have been conducted over the last 5 years

'Nicotine has previously been shown to help treat Alzheimer's disease in animal studies. This new review brings together evidence to explain the processes behind this and which types of nerve cells nicotine effects in the brain. Although nicotine has therapeutic qualities, when it is absorbed through smoking the health risks outweigh the benefits. Smoking increases risk of vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia and is associated with a number of other health risks.

More research is now needed to find a safe and effective treatment for dementia, with the potential benefits of nicotine, but without the health risks.' ...http://www.medicalnewstoday.com

Black tea extract may offer heart benefits

Extracts from black tea may reduce total cholesterol levels by nine per cent and LDL cholesterol levels by 12 per cent, according to a new study. ...http://www.nutraingredients.com

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