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WASHINGTON — Millions of older adults take a calcium or vitamin D pill every morning, trusting it will help keep their bones strong. It’s a habit passed down for decades, backed by doctors, pharmacists and health guidelines alike. But not every long-standing health habit holds up the same way once someone goes back and checks…

Poor air quality isn’t just an environmental concern—it can have real effects on your health. Whether it’s caused by wildfire smoke, ozone, or other air pollutants, poor air quality can make it harder to breathe, worsen existing medical conditions, and increase health risks for people of all ages