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Air pollution can raise the risk of high blood pressure and heart problems. New research suggests that using at-home air purifiers with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters may help lower blood pressure for some people who live near busy roads. HEPA Air Filters May Reduce Blood Pressure Using HEPA air purifiers at home for a month lowered systolic blood pressure …

By MEIKE LEONARD, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 01:11, 10 August 2025 | Updated: 01:15, 10 August 2025 Using an air purifier at home may reduce the risk of heart attacks, researchers suggest. Studies have long linked air pollution to cardiovascular disease, with those most at risk tending to live near busy roads. Particles emitted from car exhaust fumes and tyre rubber …