High on Health: A Link Between Microplastics and Alzheimer’s

Can these toxic chemicals speed up or even cause the disease?As we age, we tend to become more focused on our health. Besides heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, we also have to worry about cognitive decline. Nearly seven million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. One in 14 people develops the disease by age 65, and one in three is diagnosed by 85. Among the most common neurodegenerative disorders, Alzheimer’s is also a top cause of death for individuals 65 and older. Now, new studies suggest that just three weeks of exposure to microplastics can lead...