Smokers Have Lower Parkinson’s Risk. Scientists May Know Why
However, "the association does not mean smoking is good for the brain," Dr.
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However, "the association does not mean smoking is good for the brain," Dr.
Several large studies have found a consistent inverse relationship between cigarette smoking and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease—meaning that the more a person smokes, the less likely they are to...
Michael Okun, a professor of neurology at the University of…
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However, "the association does not mean smoking is good for the brain," Dr. Several large studies have found a consistent inverse relationship between cigarette smoking and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease—meaning that the more a person smokes, the less likely they are to develop Parkinson's disease. Michael Okun, a professor of neurology at the University of…
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Several large studies have found a consistent inverse relationship between cigarette smoking and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease—meaning that the more a person smokes, the less likely they are to develop Parkinson's disease.
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Michael Okun, a professor of neurology at the University of…
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