AMA #7: Cold Exposure, Maximizing REM Sleep & My Next Scientific Studies
Huberman Lab
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The Importance of Breathing and Environment in Fighting Viral and Bacterial Infections
Nose and mouth are the main sites of entry and barriers to viral and bacterial infections/nMucus lining of nose and mouth traps viruses and bacteria to fight off infections/nCold, dry environments can lead to thinner and less robust mucosal lining/nBreathing through mouth in cold, dry environment or drying out nasal passages can make them more susceptible to infections/nMore humid and warm environments can make upper respiratory area less susceptible to infection
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