Breathing Easy: How Air Pollution Affects Your Health and What You Can Do About It
We have to take responsibility. We have to drive smarter, whether that's making changes in terms of how we drive, but also what we drive right.
Ever thought about how the air you breathe might be affecting more than just your lungs? In this episode of 'Healthy Mind Matters', host Maria Shilaos sits down with Dr. Liz Joy, the Senior Medical Director for Wellness and Nutrition at Intermountain Healthcare, to chat about the surprising ways air pollution can impact both your physical and emotional well-being. From the dangers of wildfire smoke to the insidious effects of particulate pollution and ground-level ozone, they cover it all. Dr.
Joy doesn’t just highlight the problems; she offers practical steps we can all take to breathe a little easier. Ever considered switching to an electric car or using a low NOx water heater? These might be more important than you think. The episode also touches on broader solutions like improving infrastructure with more charging stations for electric vehicles. But it’s not all about big changes; Dr. Joy emphasizes the power of personal responsibility and smarter driving habits.
This episode is a wake-up call for anyone concerned about their health and the environment. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that just might inspire you to make some changes in your daily life.