Dr. Barry Dworkin

Thursday catchup: Light and sleep do not mix. How climate change will affect allergy sufferers.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 17, 2022

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Source:
Allergy season will start much earlier than normal and be far more intense because of climate crisis, study suggests

Close the blinds during sleep to protect your health

Reference:
Projected climate-driven changes in pollen emission season length and magnitude over the continental United States

Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function.

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