According to a study conducted by the International Food Policy Research Institute, breathing polluted air is attributed to “significantly reduced” verbal and math scores, and cognitive impairment that can lead to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
What can you do?
Although the United States experiences lower air pollution than other major countries, it’s important to be aware of how your daily activities can contribute to air pollution. Here are some things to consider:
* Research the household products that you use to determine if they’re harmful to the environment.
* Monitor home and working environments to make sure that there are adequate airflow and proper exhaust systems installed.
* Refrain from smoking, especially indoors, to make sure that this specific type of smoke doesn’t pollute the air you’re breathing.
3 Reasons Why Your Stomach Always Hurts
If you’re having chronic stomach problems, you should contact your doctor, but also evaluate if these three things may be to blame:
- Your diet is one-note—adding variety to your diet will introduce more good bacteria to your stomach, helping get rid of the bad, discomfort-causing bacteria.
- You’re eating too many nuts or raw veggies—these fibrous foods can cause serious discomfort since they’re harder to digest.
- You’re overly stressed—when you’re feeling the pressure, your stomach is likely to be upset in one way or another.