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Discover why it's crucial to incorporate cognitive health messages into programs promoting managing health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and smoking cessation, which are risk factors for cognitive decline. Learn the benefits of quitting smoking, from improved lung function to reduced risks of heart attack and lung cancer. Enhance your overall health and well-being by prioritizing a smoke-free lifestyle. Spread the message: quitting smoking benefits your body and brain at any age.
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Brain Health Messaging for Health Education why you should Q Many existing evidence-based programs help older adults manage health conditions that are also risk factors for cognitive decline, including: Diabetes Smoking cessation Heart disease When promoting these programs, add cognitive health messages to the promotional materials and marketing strategy. QUIT The health effects of smoking are well known. But there are many benefits to quitting the habit. You’ll live longer. Your lungs will work better. Within a year, your risk of heart attack declines by 50 percent. Within 10 years, your risk of lung cancer will be about the same as if you’ve never smoked at all. “Quit smoking for a healthier brain and body.” You’ll smile brighter. Nicotine and tar stain your teeth. You’ll get sick less often. Smoking damages your airways and makes you more prone to coughs, colds, and infections. “It’s never too late to quit smoking. Quitting at any age benefits the health of your body and brain.”
Brain Health Messaging for Health Education why you should Q QUIT The health effects of smoking are well known. But there are many benefits to quitting the habit. You’ll live longer. Your lungs will work better. Within a year, your risk of heart attack declines by 50 percent. Within 10 years, your risk of lung cancer will be about the same as if you’ve never smoked at all. You’ll smile brighter. Nicotine and tar stain your teeth. “Quit smoking for a healthier brain and body.” “It’s never too late to quit smoking. Quitting at any age benefits the health of your body and brain.” You’ll get sick less often. Smoking damages your airways and makes you more prone to coughs, colds, and infections.