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26 I MATURE FOCUS I April 5, 2017 MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE @MIDRIVERSNEWS MIDRIVERSNEWSMAGAZINE.COM Personalized wills & trusts. Made easy. Here at TuckerAllen, estate planning is the only thing we do, and our process couldn’t be easier. It starts with a free initial consultation between you and one of our attorneys. And if you’d like us to prepare your personalized plan, our prices are fixed so there are no surprises. Let’s start the conversation. Simply book an appointment online, or give us a call any time. tuckerallen.com / (314) 335-1100 Urban air pollution linked to increased risk of dementia/Alzheimer’s disease for older women. KIRKWOOD, MO O’FALLON, MO FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, IL TOWN & COUNTRY, MO EDWARDSVILLE, IL Initial Consultation It’s simply a conversation. Nothing to bring – except yourself. FREE of Charge News and notes Polluting the brain New research has linked living in air-polluted urban areas with a significantly increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, at least for women. The study, led by researchers from the University of Southern California, was based on data from thousands of women between the ages of 65 and 79 living throughout the U.S. who participated in the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study. Tiny, inhalable air pollution particles known as PM2.5, which mainly come from power plants and automobiles, are the source of the long-term damage. The research team found that older women living in places where PM2.5 levels exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s standard are 81 percent more at risk for global cognitive decline, and 92 percent more likely to develop dementia, including Alzheimer’s. In the general population, these findings indicate that air pollution could be responsible for about 21 percent of dementia cases in women. The adverse effects of pollution were stronger in women who carry the APOE4 gene, which increases the risk for Alzheimer’s. “Microscopic particles generated by fossil fuels get into our body directly through the nose into the brain,” said Professor Caleb Finch of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, who co-authored the study. “Cells in the brain treat these particles as invaders and react with inflammatory responses which, over the course of time, appear to exacerbate and promote Alzheimer’s disease.” Concurrent to their analysis of women participating in the memory study, the USC scientists also conducted research in female mice. Over a period of 15 weeks, they chronically exposed mice that carried the APOE4 gene to nano-sized air pollution. They found that, compared to See MATURE FOCUS, page 28 Will Package If you only have a few assets and no minor children, the Will Package could be right for you. Individuals: $550 Couples: $650 Trust Package The Trust Package helps your loved ones avoid a lengthy probate court process. Individuals: $950 Couples: $1,250 The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. TuckerAllen LLC is a subsidiary of Lewis Rice LLC. © 2017 TuckerAllen LLC Trust Your Hearing Health to Experienced Professionals We are experienced Audiology professionals that offer customized hearing solutions for patients of all ages. We offer the latest technology to provide our patients the best solution for their hearing health care needs. Call today and get your hearing evaluated. ST. CHARLES 1475 Kisker Rd. Suite 270 ELLISVILLE 15825 Manchester Rd. Suite 209 636.391.9622 HearingHealthCare.org RICHMOND HEIGHTS 1034 S Brentwood Blvd. Suite 725 Carol Bergmann Au.D.,CCC-A Owner - Doctor of Audiology Alison Benner Au.D.,CCC-A Board Certified Doctor of Audiology Jayma Proctor Au.D. Doctor of Audiology
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