The Brainability Programme
  • The challenge
    • Understand the Jargon
    • Be positive
    • Focus on increasing ability
    • Reduce risk
    • Research Evidence >
      • Our Evidence Base
    • About us
  • The Campaign
    • MONTH 1
    • MONTH 2 >
      • Press Briefing
    • MONTH 3 >
      • Press Briefing
    • MONTH 4 >
      • Press briefing
    • MONTH 5
    • MONTH 6
  • PROTECT THE BRAIN
    • Sleep better
    • Reduce stress
    • Avoid harm from over medication
    • Increase physical activity
    • Avoid Air Pollution
  • KEEP BLOOD FLOWING
    • Keep your pulse regular
    • If you have had a transient ischaemic attack , a TIA, or heart disease don't give up
    • the importance of healthy arteries
  • INCREASE ACTIVTY
    • Challenge your brain and mind
    • Get more active socialy, with purpose
    • Keep your hearing and vision sharp
  • the Bookshelf

The evidence is increasing that air pollution increases the risk of dementia

AIR POLLUTION 


Air pollution and particulate pollutants are associated
with poor health outcomes, including those related to
non-communicable diseases. Attention has turned to
their potential effect on the brain. Animal models
suggest airborne particulate pollutants accelerate neurodegenerative
processes through cerebrovascular and
cardiovascular disease,

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