Monday, August 11, 2025

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Growing List of Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease: Forest Fires, Cars, and Power Plants

Air pollution in older Americans’ neighborhoods is linked to higher odds of Alzheimer’s-related amyloid plaques, according to a UC San Francisco study. This adds to growing evidence that pollution is a significant dementia risk factor. The study found a 10% higher probability of amyloid plaques in the most polluted areas.