“Worst air quality in a lifetime for many,” read the Weather Network app for many North Americans recently. Residual smoke from the wildfires in northern Ontario and Quebec is creating serious air pollution, and Environment Canada is recommending that we avoid strenuous activities and limit our time outside. So how does wildfire smoke and air pollution affect our health, what can we do to protect ourselves, and are there ways to counteract health effects of wildfire smoke?

Here, the Eat Move Think team breaks down the air quality situation in Canada, with the help of Medcan respirologist and clinical director of sleep, Dr. Chris Chan, and wildfire smoke expert Dr. Stephanie Holm.

Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.