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·December 8, 2021·3 min read

Sunshine May Shield Children and Young Adults From Multiple Sclerosis

Spending time enjoying the sunshine may help protect children and young adults from developing multiple sclerosis, a new study reports. Sun exposure boosts vitamin D levels and helps stimulate immune cells. Researchers report vitamin D may alter the biological function of immune cells, offering added protection against multiple sclerosis.

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·October 30, 2021·5 min read

Examining the Effects of Extreme Precipitations on the Physical and Cognitive Development of Children

Extreme "weather shock" experiences that occur during the early stages of life have significant effects on the cognitive, behavioral, and often physical development of a child.

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·October 23, 2021·4 min read

Spending Time in Nature Promotes Early Childhood Development

Children who live in areas with easy access to greenspaces and natural vegetation showed better overall development than their peers who lived closer to fewer greenspaces.

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·September 9, 2021·6 min read

Exposure to Traffic Noise Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Exposure to high levels of road and rail traffic noise over long periods of time is associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

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·July 30, 2021·3 min read

Lead Exposure During Childhood May Influence Adult Personality, and Not for the Better

The effects of lead exposure on overall health have been well document, but a new study reveals early exposure to pollution can have a detrimental effect on personality. Researchers report those who were born following the decline of environmental lead levels had more mature personalities and were more conscientious and less had lower levels of neuroticism than those born in generation with higher lead levels.

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·July 16, 2021·5 min read

Climate Changed the Size of Our Bodies and, To Some Extent, Our Brains

A new study reveals the impact climate played in the evolution of the human brain and body. Studying 300 fossils from the genus Homo found across the globe, researchers found those who lived in colder climates had larger body frames. Larger bodies provided a buffer from colder temperatures. Brain size tended to be larger in those who lived in environments with less vegetation and survived by hunting large animals, a task that involved higher cognitive function.

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·July 16, 2021·5 min read

Where You Live Can Greatly Affect Your Heart and Brain Health

The neighborhood you live in could have an impact on your brain and cardiovascular health, a new study reports.

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·July 13, 2021·5 min read

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Poor Academics in Childhood

Early-life exposure to high levels of air pollution was associated with poor inhibitory control during later childhood and poorer academic performance during adolescence.

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·July 12, 2021·3 min read

Childhood Lead Exposure May Adversely Affect Adults’ Personalities

Early-life exposure to atmospheric lead was associated with less mature and less healthy personality traits in adults.

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·May 17, 2021·6 min read

Air Quality Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s

Study reveals an association between traffic-related air pollution and an increased risk of age-related Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 3, 2021·4 min read

Short-Term Exposure to Air Pollution May Impede Cognition; Aspirin Could Help

Short-term exposure to air pollution, even lower level pollution from charcoal grills or gridlock traffic, can have a negative impact on cognition. However, taking an NSAID medication, such as aspirin, can help minimize the impact.