Post #1674958
2026-04-25 15:44 UTC
A randomized crossover study of 119 people living in an area of high traffic-originated aerial particulates found that cognitive performance (mental flexibility and executive function) of adults 40 or older increased by 12% after one month of living with with a HEPA air purifier.
Summary: https://theconversation.com/hepa-air-purifiers-may-boost-brain-power-in-adults-over-40-new-research-280885
Original paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-48063-8
#Science #Health #Cognition #Pollution #AirQuality
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@Puck@sfba.social 2026-04-25 21:16
@rdnielsen I was living near an interstate and surrounded by busy roads. I'm allergic to pollens, so I had a constant sinus issue. Daughter gave me a air purifier because when she visits and dabs, I cough more than usual. Right away I could tell the difference so I got one for my bedroom, too. Now I've moved to an area with cleaner air, and what a difference. I still run the air purifiers, but my sinuses love this.