Lately, much seems to be made about the relationship between air quality and sleep. Air purification systems have jumped on the sleep bandwagon as have good old fashioned house plants. But is there any evidence supporting this connection? In this episode we will:Look at research connecting air quality and sleep quality among various populationsEvaluate the research linking air quality measures and sleep metrics in different countriesList the possible mechanisms through which air quality might affect sleepDiscuss some prospective studies aiming to create different air quality sleeping environments and determine how they do or don't affect sleep and associated variablesTouch upon the link between air quality and general performanceExpand upon the role indoor plants play in relationship to an individual's sleep and moodAnswer the questions as to whether or not plants can effectively filter indoor air quality in a meaningful wayProduced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!

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