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Minimize exposure to pesticides

When sprayed, pesticides form droplets that build up on surfaces and become airborne and inhalable. Read More >
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Can an air purifier help prevent cognitive loss?

Can an air purifier make your smarter? Well, at the very least it might help protect whatever smarts you already have by reducing your exposure to particle air pollution. Read More >
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Should you have your air ducts cleaned?

Air ducts are the pathways that deliver the indoor air you breathe. Under certain conditions, they make a perfect home for mold, pests and dust particles that could be blown into your home’s living spaces and trigger your allergies. Read More >
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Air quality issues that impact older homes

Older homes are charming. But older homes can also have unique air quality challenges that, left alone, offset their charm. Learn more. Read More >
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Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and deadly

Carbon monoxide poisoning doesn’t always turn out so well. In fact, the U.S, Consumer Product Safety Commission calls carbon monoxide “The Invisible Killer.” The colorless, odorless and poisonous gas is responsible for 230,000 yearly hospital visits. Read More >
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Air quality in your closet

From small spaces to luxurious walk-ins, closets make life easier and help organize our homes and our clothes. But closets can also be a significant source of indoor air pollution. Read More >
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The truth about e-cigarettes

Cigarette smoking kills 7 million people a year. Learn how e-cigarettes keep smokers using nicotine. Read More >
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Your laminate floor could be toxic

Some laminate flooring may contain unsafe levels of cancer-causing formaldehyde. Learn more. Read More >
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Is your heating system ready for winter?

Here are eight questions you can ask yourself to help you make sure your heating system is ready for the coming months. Read More >
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How to choose a safe mosquito repellent

As a result over concerns about the Zika virus, sales of some popular products rose as much as 150% over the previous year. Unfortunately, many insecticides and bug sprays contain dangerous chemicals that pose new dangers to human health. Read More >
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Air purifiers, pollution and obesity

New research on mice links air pollution to obesity and an increased risk of diabetes. Read More >
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Air pollution, stress and your health

Scientists are discovering that poor air quality – air pollution – plays a role in increasing stress. They have also discovered that chronic stress leaves your body more susceptible to the damaging effects of air pollution. Read More >

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