US EditionAir Pollution Tied To Cognitive Decline Among Seniors
- Researchers, including Giorgio Di Gessa and Paola Zaninotto, studied the effects of air pollution on seniors' cognitive functions.
- Prior research indicated that air pollution harms both lungs and heart, prompting investigation into potential harm to brain health.
- The study tracked over 1,100 participants aged 65 and older in a British aging health study for over a decade.
- Researchers linked exposure to pollutants with lower scores on thinking and memory tests, especially language; Di Gessa stated pollution harms brain health.
- The research suggests that sustained exposure to air pollution may damage seniors' brains, particularly impacting language skills as pollution impairs the temporal lobe.
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Air Pollution Tied To Cognitive Decline Among Seniors
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