Posted on March 11, 2008. Filed under: Uncategorized |
I’ve often thought that you’d have to be mad to go for a run anyway…this news story has only confirmed my suspicions that too much jogging…in particular, road running – could make you go a little loopy.
Running in heavy traffic, inhaling all that diesel…..it was never going to be good…but this new research paints a pretty bleak picture for man and dog who like to jog.
No mention of inhaling Unleaded fumes….perhaps the answer for those who simply must jog in and around traffic…is to hold your breath whenever you see a truck or land rover?
LONDON (Reuters) – Inhaling diesel exhaust triggers a stress response in the brain that may have damaging long-term effects on brain function, Dutch researchers said on Tuesday. |
Previous studies have found very small particles of soot, or nanoparticles, are able to travel from the nose and lodge in the brain. But this is the first time researchers have demonstrated a change in brain activity. |
“It is conceivable that the long-term effects of exposure to traffic nanoparticles may interfere with normal brain function and information processing.” |
After about 30 minutes, brain wave patterns displayed a stress response, suggesting changes in information processing in the brain cortex. |
Still, the result appears to be another black mark for nanoparticles found in traffic fumes, which have already been linked with increased rates of respiratory and cardiovascular disease. |
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