1 hour of pollution can impair brain function: Study

Be careful if you breathe in polluted air. Because only 60 minutes of time can disturb the function of your brain. We are not saying this, but a study claims it.

According to a recent study by researchers at the University of Birmingham and the University of Manchester, exposure to particulate matter (PM) can affect the brain's ability to function. This can lead to difficulties in focusing on something, complete distraction and many other problems. In such a situation, you need to be cautious.

The study, published in Nature Communications, examined the impact of pollution on human behaviour patterns. Researchers found that just 60 minutes in polluted air can lead to a decrease in focus and recognition. In this study of 26 people aged 19 to 67, participants were asked to attend four different sessions. Researchers created a controllable pollution environment by lighting candles in a lab. This led to the generation of tiny particles found in polluted urban environments. Some participants wore nose clips and inhaled polluted air through their mouths. The rest were breathing through their nose. The researchers also found that their selective attention and emotional identity decreased after being in polluted air for 60 minutes. However, short-term exposure to pollution did not affect memory. In such a situation, you should try to avoid pollution as much as possible. "Poor air quality reduces intellectual development and productivity," said study author Professor Francis Pope from the University of Birmingham. This affects the brain. "This study highlights the importance of understanding the effects of air pollution on the brain," said Gordon McPhigans, Professor at the University of Manchester. This suggests that pollution can impair brain function.