air pollution Archives • Cathe Friedrich

Dementia’s Deadly Trio: Unveiling the Hidden Culprits Behind Cognitive Decline

A new study looks at the top modifiable risk factors impacting brain aging and dementia risk. The results may surprise you! Diabetes, alcohol intake, and traffic-related air pollution were identified as the most harmful culprits, with a specific brain region being especially vulnerable. Learn how addressing these factors through lifestyle changes can help safeguard cognitive health as you age.

March 31, 2024

7 Diet and Lifestyle Factors That Increase Oxidative Stress and Contribute to Aging

Discover lifestyle factors that contribute to oxidative stress, which can lead to accelerated aging. Learn about the role of poor nutrition, lack of exercise, smoking, and environmental toxins in increasing oxidative stress and their implications for aging.

December 4, 2022

Can Eating Certain Vegetables Protect Against the Health Effects of Pollution?

Can what you eat protect against the negative effects of air pollution? A study finds that certain vegetables help fight the negative effects air pollution has on the human body. Here’s what they are and why they work.

July 24, 2022

5 Lifestyle Habits that Increase Vitamin C Requirements

Vitamin C is a powerful all-star nutrient with antioxidant activity but are you getting enough of it? Certain lifestyle factors increase your body’s requirements for vitamin C. Here are five you should know about.

January 2, 2022

Does Air Pollution Cause Type 2 Diabetes?

Some risk factors for type 2 diabetes include being overweight or obese, reduced physical activity, and eating an unhealthy diet. Could air pollution also boost your odds of developing type 2 diabetes? Find out what research shows about the air you breathe in and how it might affect blood sugar control.

December 13, 2020

6 Surprising Things That Destroy the Air Quality in Your Home

According to the World Health Organization, indoor air pollution can be more of a health problem than outdoor. What lurks in your home and in the air you breathe? Here are five surprising contributors to poor air quality in the home.

December 15, 2019