The polluted brain: Evidence builds that dirty air causes Alzheimer’s, dementia

More studies are confirming the association between air pollution and cognitive decline. Below is a summary that has just been published in the Science magazine.

The polluted brain 

Also, check out our recent publication that examines the association between urine biomarkers of PAHs (chemicals in particulate air pollution and tobacco smoke) and cognitive decline in elderly:

Biomarkers of Exposure to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Cognitive Function among Elderly in the United States