Running in smog? Here's how air pollution can silently damage your brain

Running in smog? Here's how air pollution can silently damage your brain

Every winter, as the air turns heavier and the smog thickens, gyms empty and joggers take to the streets wearing masks and motivation in equal measure. But here’s the problem: when the air turns toxic, your morning run might be doing your brain more harm than good. Air pollution has long been blamed for coughing fits and respiratory distress. Yet, researchers now warn that its effects may run deeper, right into the brain. Studies have linked pro…