Passive smokers run an increased risk of damaging their memory, a recent research has revealed.
When groups exposed to second hand smoke were tested on time-based memory and event based memory, results revealed that non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke failed to remember to a greater extent in the memory tests, than non-smokers not exposed to second-hand smoke.
When groups exposed to second hand smoke were tested on time-based memory and event based memory, results revealed that non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke failed to remember to a greater extent in the memory tests, than non-smokers not exposed to second-hand smoke.
Researchers clearly perceived reduction in daily cognitive function with exposure to second hand smoke.
Source: Medindia
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