India, April 26 -- A new study suggests that improving indoor air quality with HEPA air purifiers could do more than just reduce pollution-it may also enhance brain function, particularly in older adults.

Researchers found that adults aged 40 and above showed measurable improvements in cognitive performance after using an air purifier for just one month, highlighting a potential link between cleaner air and sharper mental abilities, according to the website Science Alert.

Study Finds Faster Cognitive Performance After Cleaner Air Exposure

The research, published in Scientific Reports, analyzed data from 119 participants aged 30 to 74 living in an area with elevated traffic-related air pollution. Participants were split into groups and ...