Could air pollution be damaging your brain?
2 years, 6 months ago

Could air pollution be damaging your brain?

Live Mint  

A new study has revealed that breathing in polluted air could lead to toxic particles being transported from the lungs to the brain. According to the study, the toxic particles travel via the bloodstream that could potentially contribute to brain disorders and neurological damage. The researchers uncovered they had found many fine particles in human cerebrospinal liquids taken from patients who had encountered brain disorders- uncovering a process which might bring about harmful particulate substances winding up in the brain. The data suggests that up to eight times the number of fine particles may reach the brain by travelling, via the bloodstream, from the lungs than pass directly via the nose - adding new evidence on the relationship between air pollution and the detrimental effects of such particles on the brain."

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What happens to your body with constant exposure to pollution? A guide to combating pollution and staying fit
1 month ago

What happens to your body with constant exposure to pollution? A guide to combating pollution and staying fit

Hindustan Times  

Air pollution has become a growing concern worldwide, with its levels steadily rising due to urbanisation, industrialisation, and increasing vehicle emissions. Indoor Air Quality Tips Benefits Proper ventilation Reduces buildup of indoor pollutants Air purifiers Captures harmful particles in the air Avoid tobacco smoke Reduces indoor air pollution Top picks for air purifiers for combating indoor pollution Outdoor precautions When …

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says

Associated Press  

Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution, according to new research linking it to an increased risk of dementia. The findings, reported Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia, come as millions spent the weekend under air quality warnings from wildfires spewing smoke across the western U.S. At issue is fine …

What is the impact of Air Pollution on children's brains? Explain doctors
8 months ago

What is the impact of Air Pollution on children's brains? Explain doctors

India TV News  

The worsening level of pollution hurts people's health. According to doctors, due to poisonous air, people become victims of respiratory diseases like asthma, and bronchitis, many people have also started complaining of watery eyes and itching in the throat. Recently, a study by Spain's Barcelona Institute for Global Health has shockingly revealed that air pollution has more impact on the …

Diabetes, pollution linked to faster brain ageing: Study
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Diabetes, pollution linked to faster brain ageing: Study

Live Mint  

A new study found that specific parts of the brain are most vulnerable to diabetes, traffic-related air pollution, and alcohol, of all the common risk factors for dementia. In the new study the researchers examined the genetic and modifiable influences on fragile brain regions by looking at the brain scans of 40,000 UK Biobank participants aged over 45, the university’s …

‘Breathing toxic air is equivalent to smoking at least 10 cigarettes a day’: AIIMS doctor
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Breathing toxic air is equivalent to smoking at least 10 cigarettes a day’: AIIMS doctor

The Hindu  

The condition of many people with existing respiratory issues worsens every time air pollution spikes in the city, said Vijay Hadda, additional professor of Pulmonary Medicine at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi. There are studies which show that air pollution also increases the chances of a heart attack. During months when air pollution levels are very high, …

Dementia risk grows with increased exposure to air pollution, study finds
1 year, 3 months ago

Dementia risk grows with increased exposure to air pollution, study finds

LA Times  

Long-term exposure to one of the most prevalent types of air pollution may increase the risk of developing dementia, a debilitating neurological disease associated with memory loss and reduced cognitive function, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Michigan have concluded that people living with higher levels of fine particulate matter, or PM2.5, could face a greater …

Traffic-related air pollution could weaken your brain function, says study
1 year, 7 months ago

Traffic-related air pollution could weaken your brain function, says study

Hindustan Times  

Memory loss, cognitive decline, and the activation of neural pathways linked to the start of Alzheimer's disease were shown to be caused by exposure to air pollution caused by traffic in Irvine, according to research from the University of California, Irvine. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among the elderly Masashi Kitazawa, PhD, associate professor of environmental …

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Expert on how toxic air can impact our mental health
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi-NCR air pollution: Expert on how toxic air can impact our mental health

Hindustan Times  

Air pollution can be damaging to nearly all parts of our body. Several studies have now found out that apart from physical health, air pollution is also detrimental to our brain and mental health, and thus giving rise to several psychiatric disorders. Over the past decade, researchers have found high levels of air pollution which may damage a child's cognitive …

Reducing air pollution may improve brain development in children
2 years, 6 months ago

Reducing air pollution may improve brain development in children

India TV News  

Having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children, says a new study. Published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the study found that the children born to mothers who had used the air cleaners had an average full-scale intelligence quotient that was 2.8-points higher than the group …

Can air cleaners help your child’s brain development?
2 years, 6 months ago

Can air cleaners help your child’s brain development?

Live Mint  

Having a portable air cleaner at home can help in reducing the impact of air pollution on children's brain development, according to a recent study. Simon Fraser University researchers collaborated with U.S. and Mongolian scientists to study the benefits of using air filters to reduce exposure to air pollution during pregnancy and assessed the impact on children's intelligence. "These results, …

Exposure of young population to air pollution may increase risks of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, other neurodegenerative diseases
4 years, 2 months ago

Exposure of young population to air pollution may increase risks of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, other neurodegenerative diseases

Firstpost  

Fine particulate air pollution usually shoots up during the winter months, especially in parts of North India, due to crop burning and excessive bursting of firecrackers. A new study published in the journal Environmental Research indicates that this lifelong exposure to air pollution, especially particulate air pollution, among children and young adults can cause Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and motor …

Millions of Infants at Risk of Brain Damage from Toxic Air Pollution in South Asia
7 years ago

Millions of Infants at Risk of Brain Damage from Toxic Air Pollution in South Asia

CNN  

17 million infants worldwide are breathing in toxic air, potentially affecting their brain development. More than two-thirds of these children live in South Asia and are exposed to pollution six times higher than recommended limits. Air pollution is one of the biggest threats to child health globally, with the risk of brain damage increasing with exposure. The report also mentions …

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