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How to Protect Your Brain from Air Pollution with Peter Spiegel

Apr 22, 2024
Learn from brain health and air pollution expert Peter Spiegel on how indoor air quality affects cognitive health, memory, and mental performance. Discover tips for creating a healthy home environment, combating air pollution, and protecting brain health with air purifiers. Explore practical solutions to improve indoor air quality and safeguard your brain from harmful pollutants.
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  • Indoor air quality impacts brain health, with indoor air being up to 100 times more polluted than outdoors.
  • Air pollution affects memory, IQ, and brain function, emphasizing the need to address indoor air quality for cognitive improvement.

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Importance of Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality significantly impacts brain health and mental performance. The podcast discusses alarming statistics stating indoor air can be up to 100 times more polluted than outdoor air. Factors like pet dander, construction materials, cleaning products, and candles contribute to indoor air pollution. Mold allergies and off-gassing from items like mattresses can lead to various health issues, emphasizing the importance of maintaining clean indoor environments.

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