The research summary is a brief overview of interesting scholarly work. The big idea People who breathe polluted air experience changes in regions of the brain that control emotions and as a result they may be more likely to develop anxiety and depression than those who breathe cleaner air. pure. These are the main findings …
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A six-month study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine finds that using portable home air purifiers can improve certain markers of cardiovascular health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. People with COPD often suffer from shortness of breath, chest tightness and chronic cough. Cardiovascular diseases such as arrhythmias, heart failure, strokes and …
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Comment this story Comment As a health columnist, I spend a lot of time writing about the benefits of healthy eating. But many nights, I end up asking myself the same question: What can I make for dinner tonight that’s quick, nutritious, and the whole family will enjoy? Like many people who juggle work, childcare, …
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Tendency Instead of buying the next gadget or piece of equipment, go for a walk with someone.Handout Crowdsourcing Are we tired of taking care of ourselves? Judging by recent articles in The Atlantic and the Los Angeles Times, it would seem so. “The more overwhelmed and exhausted we are, the more seemingly we have to …
Air pollution and other factors can cause or worsen mental health issues Air pollution can cause irreversible damage to our body. Studies have long shown its impact on our lungs, cardiovascular health, general health, and many other factors. However, other studies have shown that prolonged exposure to poor air quality may even affect our mental …
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According to fitness experts, air pollution can not only affect respiratory problems, but it can also seriously affect mental health. As high pollution levels lead to toxic air quality in several northern Indian cities, including the national capital New Delhi, a poor AQI is beginning to cause irreversible damage to health. In an interview with …
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