Traffic-related air pollution raises blood pressure, study finds

Traffic-related air pollution raises blood pressure, study finds

For more than a century, American cities have been sliced and diced by high-traffic roadways. Interstate highways and wide arterials are now a defining feature of most metropolitan areas, their constant flow of cars spewing pollution into nearby neighborhoods. Researchers have only just begun to understand the health risks posed by all that pollution. Long-term … Read more

Respiratory patients are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change

Respiratory patients are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change

People living with lung conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), face even greater risks from climate change, according to an expert report published today (Monday) in the European Respiratory Journal. The report brings together evidence on how the effects of climate change, such as heatwaves, wildfires and flooding, will exacerbate breathing … Read more

Neuroscientist Explains Physiological Sigh To Calm Yourself Down Instantly

Neuroscientist Explains Physiological Sigh To Calm Yourself Down Instantly

Of the many perils of modern-day life, one definitive aspect of being a person walking this earth means learning how to navigate stressful situations. Existing in relation to other people can be inherently stressful, whether it be in the workplace, in intimate relationships, or in the completion of menial tasks, like grocery shopping or paying … Read more