Only during deep sleep are these cellular waste products cleaned out of our brains by specific neurological cells. Poor sleep is indicated as a major cause of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Lewy Body diseases as their associated build-up of specific proteins and peptides (short protein-like biomolecules), like alpha-synuclein and amyloid beta, occur when we do not have sufficient or quality deep sleep, particularly REM sleep. These last two have dramatic effects on sleep and circadian rhythms, which in turn have effects on mental and physical well-being in ways we did not understand until recently. What is unique about the Eco Experts’ report is that it includes not just air pollution but artificial light pollution and noise pollution as well.

To know more about Air Quality and Pollution, check the wikipedia Air Quality topic or the airnow guide to Air Quality and Your Health.įor very useful health advices of Beijing Doctor Richard Saint Cyr MD, check blog.We have always known that high pollution levels can have devastating impacts on both physical and mental well-being, leading to obesity, insomnia and depression. Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effectsĮveryone should avoid all outdoor exertion The entire population is more likely to be affected.Īctive children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid all outdoor exertion everyone else, especially children, should limit outdoor exertion. The general public is not likely to be affected.Įveryone may begin to experience health effects members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effectsĪctive children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion everyone else, especially children, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no riskĪir quality is acceptable however, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.Īctive children and adults, and people with respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

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