Studies showed that aside from health problems, smokers can also faced difficulties with their problem-solving and decision-making skills. A test conducted with smokers, non-smokers and those who quit the habit showed that smokers have a lower median in the conducted cognitive assessment tests than those who are lifetime non-smokers and those who previously quit the habit.

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Smokers who have scored low in the cognitive assessment tests can also have problems with their memory, visual-spatial skills, attention, and language. They are also risk factors for TIA or transient ischemic attack, a warning sign that a bigger stroke can happen.
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