The Air We Breathe. The Brain We Protect.

Wildfire Smoke Doesn't Just Affect Your Lungs. Your Brain May Be Affected Too.

A youth science-communication project exploring what researchers know — and don't yet know — about wildfire smoke and brain health.

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Three ideas to understand first

Fine particles 2.5 micrometres or smaller — far thinner than a human hair — are a major part of wildfire smoke.

Researchers study inflammation, oxidative stress, the bloodstream and the olfactory nerve as possible routes.

Check the AQHI, create cleaner indoor air, and adapt outdoor activity on smoky days.

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Beyond the Science: Read Pinecone

Written by Grace Clement

There are some things you never forget. One of them is the smell of smoke in rain.