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AIR POLLUTION AND DEMENTIA
Toxic smog may be eroding brain health, worsening Dementia: StudyDelhi's air pollution poses a threat to the brain health of older adults. High levels of PM2.5 are linked to increased risk of dementia and...
21 Sep, 2025, 01.11 PM IST
Air pollution exposure linked to higher dementia risk, major study findsA new study links air pollution to a higher risk of dementia. Researchers reviewed many studies with millions of people. They found that PM...
28 Jul, 2025, 06.24 AM IST
Women face higher risk of cognitive decline from polluting cooking fuels: IISc brain scan studyA study by the Indian Institute of Science reveals a concerning link. Women using polluting cooking fuels face higher cognitive impairment ...
30 Jun, 2025, 05.24 PM IST
'Every resident of Delhi is developing lung damage,' says Anurag Agrawal, Dean, Biosciences and Health research at Ashoka UniversityAnurag Agrawal, dean of biosciences at Ashoka University, warns that the current pollution levels in Delhi are causing lung damage to all r...
25 Nov, 2024, 01.15 AM IST
Dementia symptoms, treatment: Frequent coffee, loneliness, attending concert raise risks. Check full list of factorsThere are some habits which increase the chances of developing dementia. Some of these are surprising.
07 May, 2024, 02.38 AM IST
Air pollution affects brain, leads to anxiety, decrement of cognitive ability: DoctorsDoctors in Delhi have warned that air pollution not only affects the lungs but also other major organs such as the heart and brain. There h...
05 Nov, 2023, 04.12 PM IST
Air pollution can reverse benefits of exercise, lead to dementia & memory problemsThe heavier you breathe, the more air pollutants you draw in.
28 Feb, 2022, 06.24 PM IST
How exercising during even moderate air pollution levels can harm your brainNew studies raise questions about how to balance the undeniable health gains of working out with the downsides of breathing in bad air and ...
28 Feb, 2022, 10.17 AM IST
World Alzheimer’s Day: 45 mins of daily exercise, 7-8 hrs of sleep, protein-rich diet can keep disease at bayAir pollution and other environmental factors can also speed up the onset of Azhiemer’s disease.
21 Sep, 2021, 01.48 PM IST
Move to the mountains: Air pollution can increase the risk of dementia, says new studyThe study identified a link between PM2.5 or smaller and dementia.
06 Aug, 2021, 06.27 PM IST
Air pollution linked to increased risk of depression, suicide: Study19 Dec, 2019, 08.46 PM IST
Pollution harms more than just lungs, may leave you depressed; can up suicide riskAir pollution could be causing substantial harm to our mental health as well.
19 Dec, 2019, 05.25 PM IST
Don't stay out in the smog for long: Air pollution can damage brain, lead to Alzheimer'sFine particles come from traffic exhaust, smoke and dust, and stay airborne for long periods.
25 Nov, 2019, 03.19 PM IST
Air pollution may harm brain, cause memory decline in elderly: Study21 Nov, 2019, 05.07 PM IST
Life expectancy in India down by 2.6 yrs due to air pollution: StudyThe report said household air pollution contributes about a quarter of the outdoor air pollution in the country.
11 Jun, 2019, 08.00 PM IST
Air pollution affects brain too, hits maths skills: StudyA new study indicates air pollution affects the brain so much that people, especially the elderly, could struggle for words or to complete ...
28 Aug, 2018, 01.05 PM IST
Long-term exposure to air pollution damages brainLong-term exposure to air pollution can cause damage to brain structure and impair cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults.
25 Apr, 2015, 12.12 PM IST