Andrew Huberman· PhD
First off, cold, dry air does seem to increase our susceptibility to viral and bacterial infections.
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First off, cold, dry air does seem to increase our susceptibility to viral and bacterial infections.
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So if you spend time in cold, dry environments, there is a tendency for that mucosal lining to be thinner. There is a tendency for that mucosal lining to not be as robust in general.