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Wildfire smoke may increase dementia risk, new study says
A new study has found that people living in areas with persistent exposure to wildfire smoke may have higher risks of developing dementia.
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We don’t really know what wildfire smoke does to your brain
Researchers are only just starting to ask how wildfire smoke affects cognition.
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Air pollution may raise risk of dementia, analysis shows
Researchers examined 16 studies and found consistent evidence of a connection between toxic air pollutants known as PM 2.5 and dementia.
Climate change linked with worsening neurologic diseases
Climate change may be making the symptoms of headaches, dementia, multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson’s disease worse, according to results of a new review. It’s estimated around 100 million Americans suffer from at least one neurologic disease and their prevalence is growing.
How New York’s heat waves have worsened dementia and mental health
Hospitalizations for dementia patients and mental health emergencies are rising with the frequency of heat waves.
Calls for action on emissions after report shows dementia link
Environmental campaigners have called for bold action to limit traffic emissions in Scotland after a new report showed links between air pollution and dementia.
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How air pollution could be harming your brain
According to one expert, "The risk of air pollution on the brain is a much broader risk factor than we've given it credit for."
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