Dementia experts issue alert over wood stoves and car issue that could increase risk

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Dementia is a progressive condition that affects the brain, triggering symptoms like memory loss, confusion and problems with speech. While some types may be affected by genetics, lifestyle factors can also play a major role in increasing or decreasing your risk of developing the neurodegenerative disorder.

Dementia UK experts highlighted some of the scientifically proven ways to reduce your risk of the condition, with one surprising factor that likely isn’t on many people’s radars: air pollution. Some evidence has shown that prolonged exposure to high levels of contaminated air can increase the risk of developing dementia, alongside other health issues affecting the lungs and heart.

People with wood-burning stoves and open fires inside or near their homes may be particularl