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Health Matters
This week, snacks to support your gut health, sun protection for all and Dr Zoe Williams talks indoor air pollution
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DOCTOR’S ORDERS
Since the arrival of newborn son Lisbon, Dr Zoe Williams is even more focused on living a healthy life – for her and those around her.
But as well as advising patients on the need for a good diet, plenty of exercise and sleep, she’s also talking about the importance of the air that we breathe – both inside and out.
“It’s more important now than ever, with people spending much more time at home,” says the This Morning resident doctor (right). “We’re seeing more people coming into the clinic with symptoms of asthma and allergies.”
After teaming up with technology company Philips to raise awareness of good indoor air quality, Dr Zoe tells hello! how we can all breathe easier this summer…
How does air pollution affect our health and what can we do to protect ourselves?
“Air pollution outside can affect our health in a number of ways, especially for people who may be more susceptible – people with allergies, asthma and those who are very young and very old.
“But people are less aware of the pollution that’s inside our homes. It can be anything from two to five times more polluted inside the home than it is outside.