A good read. Thanks for sharing, Michael Rubino.
The air we breathe doesn’t just impact our lungs—it shapes our entire biology. A new study from Harvard researchers has uncovered a powerful link between indoor air quality and the gut microbiome, offering yet another reminder of just how interconnected our bodies and air truly are. After switching from kerosene lamps to solar lighting in rural Uganda, participants experienced not only improved breathing but also measurable, beneficial changes to their gut microbes. Why does this matter? Because our microbiome plays a key role in everything from immune function to inflammation and even neurological health. And now, we’re learning that air pollution can disrupt that delicate internal balance. As chronic illness and inflammation-related conditions rise globally, understanding the gut-lung axis and the broader impact of indoor air becomes more important than ever. We spend roughly 90% of our time indoors—if the air in those spaces is compromised, our health will be, too. I am grateful for researchers like Dr. Joseph Allen and Dr. Peggy Lai who continue to push the science forward. Their work is uncovering how foundational indoor air is—not just for preventing illness but for supporting long-term health and resilience. This is the kind of research that can shape the future of public health, building science, and how we care for our homes and bodies. We must rethink our indoor environments as key players in the health equation—not passive backdrops, but active participants. https://lnkd.in/ghm7pzyZ
