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Living near major traffic linked to higher risk of dementia 

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

People who live close to high-traffic roadways face a higher risk of developing dementia than those who live further away, new research from Public Health Ontario (PHO) and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) has found. Led by PHO … Continue reading →

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Living near heavy traffic increases risk of dementia, say scientists 

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Respro® UK Ltd

Study tracking 6.6 million people estimates effect on one in 10 cases of Alzheimer’s while those living by busy roads are 12% are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia People living near a busy road have an increased risk … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Has Been Linked To Dementia 

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution, along with a range of other environmental factors have been included in a new shortlist linked to the risk of getting dementia. Scientists from the University of Edinburgh and elsewhere compiled the list after reviewing dozens of studies … Continue reading →

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