Air pollution from traffic emerges as a key risk factor for older adults losing their ability to care for themselves without some or total assistance. Traffic-related air pollution releases fine particulate matter and gasses like nitrogen dioxide into the air that can harm the lungs, heart, brain.
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University of Michigan News
Could prolonged exposure to pollution lead to loss of independence in later life?
Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to a loss of independence for older adults, according to a University of Michigan study.
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New Study Finds Memory Problems from Cannabis Use May Stem from Its Impact on Sleep
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Taylor & Francis
The role of sleep in the link between cannabis use and memory function: evidence from a cross-sectional study
Background: It is known that cannabis use affects memory and sleep problems independently. However, to date, how memory and sleep problems may interact as a result of cannabis use remains unknown.O...
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Malnutrition’s effects on the body don’t end when food arrives
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Science News
Malnutrition's effects on the body don't end when food arrives
Children may struggle with inflammation, a weakened immune system and gut problems. New treatments may repair some damage.
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Bizarre brain "shrink" seen in long-distance runners | While running any distance has numerous health benefits, researchers warn that going the distance may not be so good for the brain – with the negative effects lingering for a month following a race.
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New Atlas
Bizarre brain "shrink" seen in long-distance runners
More than a million people of nearly all ages lace up their trainers and hit the pavement in a marathon every year. And while running any distance has numerous health benefits, researchers warn that going the distance may not be so good for the brain – with…
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In a hotter world 🌍, some people age faster ⏳, researchers find: « Exposure to heat waves ☀️ over just two years could add up to 12 extra days of age-related health damage 💔. »
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NY Times
In a Hotter World, Some People Age Faster, Researchers Find
Exposure to heat waves over just two years could add up to 12 extra days of age-related health damage.
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