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Old 01-09-2012, 06:59 PM  
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Nicotine Patch Improves Memory in People With Mild Cognitive Impairment

The nicotine patch designed to help people quit smoking can also improve memory in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, a small clinical trial found.

The trial involved 67 non-smokers with MCI, which is considered an intermediate between normal aging and dementia. People with MCI are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.

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http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Alzheim...2#.TwubMt03y41
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