Are low-tar cigarettes less harmful than regular cigarettes?
Not according to the National Cancer Institute. A review of five decades of scientific data showed no evidence that light or low-tar cigarettes have any significant effect on the health risks for smokers. This may be because smokers may smoke more light cigarettes, smoke more of the cigarette or take bigger puffs, all of which increase nicotine intake. Bottom line: There is no safe cigarette. Is there anything I can do to prevent Alzheimers disease? Possibly. A recent study by researchers at Columbia University revealed that regularly participating in leisure activities such as reading a book, visiting a friend or seeing a movie may help reduce the risk for or delay the onset of dementia. The study evaluated 1,772 people ages 65 and older for seven years. Those who were socially and intellectually active on a regular basis had a 38 percent lower risk of developing dementia. Previous studies have shown a correlation between high education level and job-related achievements and a reduced
