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Wildfire smoke may increase dementia risk, new study says
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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.

How air pollution could be harming your brain
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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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