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Air Purifiers Slash Heart Attack Risks, Study Reveals

8/10/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Connecticut reveals that air purifiers can dramatically lower heart attack risks. Among 154 adults living near busy highways, those with HEPA filters enjoyed reduced blood pressure, while those without faced troubling increases. With air pollution claiming 14,000 lives each year in the UK, this research underscores the urgent need for cleaner air.

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A groundbreaking study from the University of Connecticut reveals that air purifiers can dramatically lower heart attack risks. Among 154 adults living near busy highways, those with HEPA filters enjoyed reduced blood pressure, while those without faced troubling increases. With air pollution claiming 14,000 lives each year in the UK, this research underscores the urgent need for cleaner air.