How rising levels of air pollution is affecting your mental health? 

Like every year, the air pollution is rising again, as the air quality is continuously witnessing a decline owing to various factors. 

The plummeting air quality in many parts of the country not only poses a threat to your physical health, it is also detrimental to your mental health. Let's find out how. 

Air pollution causes neuroinflammation and alters brain chemistry, impacting mental health. 

Poor air quality causes respiratory issues, which has a direct link with anxiety and stress. 

Long-term exposure with air pollution is associated with dementia and early-onset Alzheimer's. 

Constant worrying about growing levels of air pollution also triggers anxiety and sadness. 

According to experts, one should stay indoors as much as possible to avoid contact with the poor air quality. While stepping out, one should not forget to wear a face mask. 

Meditation and Yoga are recommended for respiratory health. 

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports