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How Indoor Temperatures Affect Seniors’ Cognitive Health

A new study highlights the link between indoor temperatures and brain health in older adults. Researchers found that seniors had fewer attention problems when their homes stayed between 68 to 75 ˚F (20 to 24 ˚C). When temperatures went 7 ˚F (4 ˚C) above or below this range, attention difficulties doubled, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on cognitive health. The study, conducted by the Marcus Institute for Aging Research, tracked 47 adults aged 65 and older over a year. It...