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Kwik Brain · November 17, 2025 · 00:43:19

Air Quality Expert: The Air You Breathe Is Changing Your Brain

Jim Kwik talks with air quality and disaster recovery expert Michael Feldstein about the hidden impact of indoor air on brain health. They discuss how indoor air can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air, the everyday toxins that accumulate in homes, and the ways that poor air quality undermines focus, sleep, and mood. The episode outlines five simple, science-backed strategies to improve the air you breathe and frames clean air as an overlooked lever for cognitive performance and longevity.

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Curious

Poor air quality directly undermines focus, memory, sleep, and emotional regulation.

Highlights

Indoor Air Is Worse Than You Think00:00:00
Indoor air can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air, and we spend most of our time inside.
Five Simple Changes to Clean Your Air00:00:00
The episode lays out five practical, science-backed steps anyone can take to dramatically improve home air quality.
Clean Air as the Ultimate Brain Performance Tool00:00:00
Clean air is positioned not just as a health measure but as a direct performance enhancer for the brain.

Editorial

Hidden Toxins in Everyday Items00:00:00
Common products like cleaners, candles, and air fresheners release chemicals that quietly erode your health.

Misc

Indoor air can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air, and we spend roughly 95% of our lives inside.
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