Intellipure

Big emotions are a regular part of childhood, but kids don't always know how to manage them without support. One of the simplest and most effective emotional regulation tools they can learn also happens to be completely free: mindful breathing. For kids and adults, deep breathing helps calm the body's stress response, making it easier to control emotions, refocus, and navigate challenging situations. 

We love our pets. We love their little routines, their tiny dramatic sighs, their oddly specific favorite spots around the house. What we don't love quite as much? We love our pets. We love their little routines, their tiny dramatic sighs, their oddly specific favorite spots around the house. What we don't love quite as much? The fur tumbleweeds, the mystery smells, and the microscopic particles they leave behind.

Summer is often portrayed as the season of fresh air, when you're supposed to get out of the house and enjoy the great outdoors, or at least crack open a window or two. But well-meaning advice about "getting fresh air" isn't always supported by science. This article debunks five common myths about summer air quality, so you can make more informed decisions about your home environment. 

You've probably heard that air pollution is bad for your lungs, but have you ever thought about how it might affect your brain? A growing body of research suggests that the air you breathe has a measurable impact on cognitive performance, and some of the best evidence comes from pretty unexpected places: baseball, football, and soccer fields. 

You've probably heard a lot of common tidbits of sleep advice before: Dim the lights. Put your phone away. Keep the room cool. Avoid caffeine too late in the day. Maybe add a fan, sound machine, or "rainfall in a forest" playlist (if that's your thing). All good ideas. But there's another part of your sleep environment that deserves a spot in the routine: the air you breathe all night.

Open the windows. Let the breeze in. Put some lilies in a vase. Finally, your home feels fresh again. Well, that's the idea, at least. In reality, the air this time of year has a way of blurring the line between "fresh" and "irritating." The same air that carries in that light, mid-to-late spring feeling also brings along something less welcome: pollen, particles, and other such respiratory irritants.