Umweltfaktoren rücken immer mehr in den Mittelpunkt der Forschung über die Entstehung von Krankheiten wie z. B. der Alzheimer-Krankheit. Verschiedene Studien zeigen, dass Luftverschmutzung die kognitiven Fähigkeiten negativ beeinflussen kann und sogar als Risikofaktor für Demenzerkrankungen gilt. Doch wie wirken Feinstaub, Stickstoffdioxid und andere Luftschadstoffe auf das Gehirn? Und welche …
Air pollution is a serious risk factor for dementia, especially in combination with an unhealthy lifestyle. However, regular exercise can mitigate the risk and is an effective preventive measure, even in polluted environments. A study from China investigated how air pollution, specifically exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and fine particulate matter (particle sizes PM2.5 and ...
How will air pollution and climate change affect the frequency of new dementia cases in the future? Researchers from Spain investigated this question. Air pollution is a major health risk that is exacerbated by climate change. For example, various studies have shown links between pollutants such as fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide and Alzheimer's...
Researchers from the USA and France show in two studies which way the pendulum can swing. How does the risk of dementia change if air quality improves – or remains poor? The scientists agreed on perhaps the most important question: air pollution is a risk factor for mild cognitive impairment…
Science has extensively investigated how air pollutants affect cognitive functions, changes in brain structure, and the occurrence of dementia. However, the body of research is not always clear, and the findings are often contradictory. Four publications offer clear statements. For example, researchers from Canada examined the connection between air pollution and…
Environmental factors play a significant role in dementia diseases. Researchers from Canada and the USA have identified nine environmental factors in a current review study that increase the risk for Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and other forms of dementia, as well as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), environmental risk factors can be defined as external physical, chemical, biological, and...
Mit dem „digiDEM Bayern Präventionscoach®“ stellt das Digitale Demenzregister Bayern (digiDEM Bayern) ein Online-Angebot zur Reduzierung des persönlichen Demenzrisikos vor. Der „digiDEM Bayern Präventionscoach®“ ist ein innovativer digitaler Wegweiser für einen gesunden Lebensstil und kann dazu beitragen, das Risiko einer Demenzerkrankung zu senken. Neben zahlreichen wissenschaftlich abgesicherten Informationen rund um …
Can air pollution increase the risk of dementia? Previous studies have already established a connection. Two recent studies from Canada and Taiwan add to these findings. If people are exposed to harmful emissions over a long period of time, does it increase their risk of developing dementia? Han-Wei Zhang and colleagues wanted to find out. …
