Most of us think of pollution as something that irritates the lungs, triggers a cough or worsens asthma. But the damage doesn’t stop in the chest; it silently travels much deeper. Researchers now agree that one of the biggest victims of polluted air is the human brain, and the harm begins years before you feel anything is wrong.

We reached out to Dr Kunal Bahrani, Chairman and Group Director - Neurology at Yatharth Hospitals, to get his expert take on the subject. "From memory lapses to stroke risk, the impact of toxic air touches almost every part of brain function. And with cities recording some of the worst air quality levels in the world, understanding this invisible danger has become just as important as wearing a mask outdoors," said Dr Kunal.

How pollution reaches the brain Most

See Full Page