A new study by the Alzheimer’s Association has found a surprising link between exposure to wildfire smoke and a higher risk of being diagnosed with dementia. This study, which spanned 10 years and involved over 1.2 million residents in Southern California, suggests that the smoke from wildfires could be more harmful to brain health than previously thought.

The Rising Threat of Wildfires

Wildfires have become increasingly common, especially in places like California and the western U.S...