Literally and figuratively.
Below you will find a great article on the toxic effects of air pollution on the brain. If you are polluting your body with refined sugars, we further burden our brains. Correcting these problems is not easy. A good start would be to get an electric car and stop drinking soda pop.
Healio Minute, September 21, 2021
Pollutant affects AD differences, sugar increases risk and more
In conjunction with World Alzheimer’s Day, Healio Psychiatry has compiled a list of articles covering recent research developments related to Alzheimer’s disease.
Fine particulate matter may affect racial, ethnic differences in AD
Black women had higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease and environmental exposure to fine particulate matter than white women, according to a prospective, population-based study in Journals of Gerontology: Series A.
Amyloid load may impair self-esteem among those at risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Amyloid load appeared to negatively influence the progression of self-esteem among people at risk for Alzheimer’s dementia, according to study results published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
High sugar intake may increase risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Total sugar intake may affect cognitive function over time, with higher amounts potentially increasing risk for Alzheimer’s disease, according to study results presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
