The modernization and shift towards urbanized lifestyles have triggered several diseases,
and the context of aging varies in urban and rural settings in India. The study aimed to …

Background Few studies have focused on the influence of indoor air pollution on depression
and cognitive impairment; besides, the underlying mechanism is not well-established …

Background The adverse health effects of household air pollution have been widely
explored, but few studies have evaluated the effects of household air pollution on the risk of …

Due to different nature of social engagements of older adults in South Asian countries
specially attributed to the traditional family-based care and support, beneficial effects of …

Introduction We evaluated the prevalence of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
in indigenous Tsimane and Moseten, who lead a subsistence lifestyle. Methods Participants …

Background Previous shreds of evidence have suggested that ambient air pollution is
negatively associated with cognitive health among older adults, but whether indoor air …

Background Older individuals' handgrip strength is a predictor of functional health and their
self-perceptions of health may influence functional health and disability. Hence, the study …

Background Household solid-fuel burning contributes to indoor air pollution and is linked to
poor cognitive function, but how solid cooking fuel use leads to cognitive decline over time is …

In order to achieve sustainable development, the world is experiencing a profound energy
transition from traditional biomass through fossil fuel to clean and renewable energy. As …

Plant leaves retain atmospheric particulate matter (PM) on their surfaces, helping PM
removal and risk reduction of respiratory tract infection. Several processes (deposition …