Living in noisy cities may increase the risk of cognitive decline
Constant exposure to the rhythmic roar of city traffic and sirens may do more than disturb your sleep; it is increasingly linked to an accelerated decline in cognitive health and memory.
A major study following over 130,000 residents in London found that individuals living in areas with high levels of nitrogen dioxide and traffic noise faced a significantly higher risk of developing dementia. Research suggests that chronic noise acts as a persistent stressor, triggering inflammatory responses in the brain and disrupting restorative sleep cycles.
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