Embrace the Rain

Get that brolly out! It may feel deeply counter-intuitive - but
rainy days could offer a host of health and mood-lifting
benefits. Rain improves air quality, literally washing fine
particulate pollution away, and rainfall also releases Geosmin, a
fragrant compound which is linked with relaxation and increased
serotonin levels. What’s more, Professor Michael Terman, from
Columbia University in New York, introduces Michael to negative
air ions created after rainfall. He is researching how high
levels of negative ions could potentially reduce stress, stave
off depression and maybe even boost your immune system.
Meanwhile, our volunteer Dennis steps outside and embraces the
rain.


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Producer: Nija Dalal-Small Science Producer: Catherine Wyler
Assistant Producer: Gulnar Mimaroglu Trainee Assistant Producer:
Toni Arenyeka Executive Producer:: Zoe Heron A BBC Studios
production for BBC Sounds / BBC Radio 4.