Air Pollution Linked to Accelerated Dementia and Alzheimer’s Risk

In recent years, mounting evidence has painted a troubling picture of how the air we breathe might be silently undermining our cognitive health. A growing body of research suggests that exposure to fine particulate matter and other airborne pollutants could accelerate the onset of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, by infiltrating the brain and triggering inflammatory responses. This connection, once dismissed as peripheral, is now gaining traction among neuroscientists and public health experts, who warn that urban dwellers in polluted areas may face heightened risks.