A study was recently released that nearly three billion people are at risk for ill health and early death due to breathing polluted air in their homes caused by fires that are used for cooking and heating. Around forty percent
When the weather is dry, wildfires can destroy forests and land. The delicate ecosystems become unbalanced after a wildfire and animals are forced to find new homes. One effect of wildfires is the smoke they create that devastates air quality.
Basements and bathrooms are not the only places where musty smells can develop. Boats are also likely to develop stale air, particularly in the hull and cabin areas. Molds, mildew and bacteria develop in the dark, enclosed areas. The presence
Women’s lifestyles tend to change significantly when they are pregnant. They cut back on caffeine, avoid certain foods, eat healthier, and try to walk more. One area that is often overlooked is the quality of air they breathe every day.
Fireworks create loud noise and flashes of colorful light the fill the sky. But that’s not all. Fireworks also create soot, ash, smoke, and metals. These not only cause detriment to your environment but also your health. These health problems
If you reside in a city, you may have noticed that when the temperatures start to rise the quality of the air you breathe declines and severe air quality alerts pop up overnight. The formation of ozone increases during sunny
Coming back to your summer house after a long absence is often filled with memories, planning, and more often than is realized, potential health concerns. Mold and bacteria thrive in damp, enclosed environments. Homes near forests have a higher risk
Pets become family: they’re forgiving, around when you need them, is not judgmental, and love you unconditionally. In the United States, there are around 100 million pets! But for some, loving pets can cause allergic reactions and you have to
The American Lung Association (ALA) released the 2014 rankings for the cities with the highest and lowest amount of air pollution. The ALA divides the tested pollution into three categories: ozone, year round particle pollution and short-term particle pollution. The
Do You Have an Allergy-Related Disease? Have you been experiencing sneezing, congestion, or headaches lately? These could be signs of an allergy-related disease. Allergy-related diseases are caused by an overreaction of the immune system to certain triggers, such as pollen,
