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Air Pollution May Impair Language Skills, Brain Health - Neuroscience News
2025-05-02 23:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Summary: Long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter may harm cognitive health, particularly language ability, in older adults. In a new study of individuals aged 65 and over, those living in Englands most polluted areas consistently scored lower on cognitive assessments, especially in language-based tasks.The findings suggest air pollution may impair specific brain regions, such as the temporal lobe, which governs language processing. Researchers call for stronger air quality regulations to protect aging populations from cognitive decline.Key Facts:Language Impact: Older adults exposed to high levels of NO and PM2.5 showed the most significant declines in language-related cognitive tasks.Pollution Sources Matter: Emissions from industry, home heating, and fuel combustion were strongly linked to poorer language performance.Brain Region Link: Findings suggest air pollution may affect the temporal lobe, essential for semantic fluency and language.Source: UCLLong-...
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