Breathe Better, Live Longer

It is no surprise that air pollution and life expectancy can be related. For ages we have heard the dangers of smoking cigarettes and second hand smoke, but anyone in an urban environment tell you the immediate difference in their mental and physical health by breathing unpolluted air. Now, a recent study conducted by both Brigham Young University and the Harvard School of Public Health have confirmed what many have suspect; there is a direct correlation between air quality and life length.

Using statics between 1980 and 2000 scientists have discovered that an extra 2.72 years of life can be attributed to air quality. Poor air quality worsens lung and hearts diseases causing a shorter lifespan. Statistics taken in the UK show an average reduced lifespan of 8 months due to air pollution, even with an increase in quality over the last 8 years. Scientists can project that by meeting stricter emission targets they can reduce this number by half. This study does not factor smoking, migration and wealth. By eliminating these issues this number is more honest, but also scarier as well.

So how exactly to do they measure pollution and the effects it has on residents then? Scientists measured tiny particles of dirt with a diameter of one-twentieth of the width of a human hair. These particles then travel deeply into the lungs with each breathe taken and have been linked with the worsening of asthma and heart disease. Cities that managed to show a significant increase in clean air yielded an average of ten more months in life expectancy. With every decrease of 10 micrograms of pollution one can expect an average of 10 months added to the lifespan of its residents. To help put the measurement in perspective cities like Pittsburgh and Buffalo have 14 micrograms per cubic meter.

So what are some solutions to this problem if you live in a highly polluted area? Use products that are energy efficient. Drive a vehicle with a cleaner engine and low emission rate. While you are doing your part, it is doubtful that you alone can reduce pollution outside. However, when you are in indoors, you are in control and can protect yourself with an efficient air purifier.



The Airgle 750

The Airgle 750 air purifier boasts superior filtration power and will help you breathe easier. This air purifier has the highest Clean Air Delivery rate of 159 air purifiers. It boasts a whopping 12 step filtration process that works to clean air better then other air purifiers. It has four pre-filters, 4 HEPA filters, 2 carbon filters and 2 high air flow filters with antimicrobial agents for the cleanest, healthiest air breathable. It is emits no ozone with so it will never negatively effect the air quality.

It is extremely easy to use, with its LCD control panel that lets you adjust the time and speed and alerts you when a filter needs to be replaced. The light sensor switches the unit to silent whenever the room gets dark. It is manufactured from durable materials and has easy glide heavy duty casters that let you easily move the unit from room to room. The Airgle 750 is a great way to keep you and your family healthy despite whatever the pollution level might be outside.