Toxic Air: Hidden Dangers to Your Health

This video explores the often overlooked connection between air pollution and mental health. We'll delve into the latest research, discussing how toxins in the air can affect your mood, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Learn about the surprising ways air pollution can impact your mental health and discover practical tips for protecting yourself.

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References
Wilker, E.H., Osman, M. Weisskopf, M.G. Ambient air pollution and clinical dementia: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ 2023;381:e071620

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[greensleeves]

Indoor plants can also help improve air quality by filtering pollutants, it's been shown even a pot of soil by itself has microorganisms that help lower benzene levels

[willhustle]

I'm 42, and I spent all of my life living in a neighborhood surrounded by factories and the closer you drive near the areas the air just stinks.

Last night I went to open my window and the air smelled like nothing but smoke. I just closed the window back. It seems like only in poor communities where a lot of factories are allowed to set up shop in residential neighborhoods.

[gagecarty]

One of the first times these two topics were discussed in the same conversation 😮😮❤

[Anotherhumanexisting]

The air pollution the last several years, has majorly impacted my physical health and cognitive function at only 26 yo. Especially in summer and fall.

I think it has
permanently lowered my baseline with ME/CFS despite always having filter fans running indoors. Had to quit working last year due to health decline.

It’s really scary because of the neuroinflammation, fatigue, brain fog, exhaustion, intense body pain, etc. And I have very little direct control over environmental pollution…

[cesarparra]

how great, I live in a city, in front of a concurred 4 lane street, mold is a constant issue despite any efforts, my little air purifier is fighting hard.

[normajeancaballero]

Dr. Marks...I am grateful for each of your videos. Many have given me a better understanding of myself and others. THANK YOU 😁

[deborahmillette]

Oh i definitely believe you Dr . I’m 72 and can witness to the increase of air pollution over the years.

[fluffffyheart]

This explains why my colleagues are always grumpy. I work in a car showroom.

[glazittyandclarity]

And yet we’re underestimating the importance of trees. If we don’t heal our environment we cannot heal our bodies. Period.

[oyandakona]

We have small garden at our house my mom whose got dementia loves sitting outside while eating her breakfast.. starring at her fig tree and the veggies growing

Thanks for the vid😍

[sciencenotsrigma]

Thank you so much, Dr. Marks! Since there have been a lot of forest fires in my area, I have had a new doctor question my bipolar 1 diagnosis, and ask if I might just have GAD, instead, which I know is inaccurate. Also, I have noticing my mom having symptoms of dementia, which runs in her side of the family. I know I have bipolar disorder, as the anxiety is a new symptom. ❤

[PopMusicKiller]

Sue big oil companies and the banks that fund them.


Better yet, move your money to a credit union.

[barbaraholland]

I'm 72 a factory surrounded our neighborhood. It's closed now. Thank God. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[imberrysandy]

Perfect timing.... there is a bush fire across my city; i always learn a lot from you❤

[mariawalsh]

Thanks Dr for sharing your knowledge 😊

[queenofscots]

Child of the 70s… remember SMOG days??

[daniellemariegrosso]

Thank you for explaining things so well and for clear and helpful analogies. 🙏

[Oneminuteguitarkenji]

Could you please make a video on Creatine being used to treat depression?

[Gigifrancetexas]

Please a video about mold exposure and it’s effects on the brain

[FunUrthAll]

Thank you for this super informative video.