Can houseplants boost your health?

Image:  house plant Painter’s  palette    ( anthurium andraeanum) 
 
Like many people these days I have taken to listening to podcasts while out walking and today it was about the benefits of houseplants.
 
Yes, plants look attractive but can they really reduce indoor pollution and improve your physical and mental health?
 
Dr Michael Mosley’s BBC Radio 4 series “Just one thing” digs into the science behind house plants and this  makes compelling listening.
 
 You need at least five for an average size room. I’ve got four.
 
Think I will open some windows.