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Where did summer go!? It seems like just yesterday kids were counting down the days until the end of the school year. But now the days are counting down to the inevitable first day of school. All that time spent outdoors...

Despite the beauty and fun of the season, there are several reasons why air quality can be affected during the summer months.

It has long been known that breathing polluted air has adverse effects on the body and overall health. Recent studies are focusing on ultrafine particles, particulate matter of nano-scale size (less than 0.1 μm or in diameter)...

Is there such a thing as "safe" air pollution levels for the air we breathe? In short the answer is "no", there are no safe air pollution levels. Two recent British Medical Journal published studies looked at the elements...

According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, 8 million people die every year globally because of air pollution. Among these, 4.3 million die because of air pollution from household sources. ¹

Many of us spend most of our time indoors. We work indoors, we live indoors and we sleep indoors. Therefore common indoor pollutants including excessive moisture, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), combustion products, radon...

Research has shown that air pollution has a negative effect on sleep quality. Millions of Americans suffer from breathing disorders that can affect their ability to get a good night's sleep. 

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a condition affecting 2-10% of the US population, with heightened sensitivity in the elderly, children, and those with pre-existing conditions. Symptoms include headaches, fatigue, dizziness...

Lung cancer is not the only cancerous threat related to air pollution. Research suggests that there are other cancers leading to increased mortality rates, that are also linked to air pollution.

Employees have been returning to office spaces slowly now that the effects of COVID-19 have lessoned. With that return to office both employees and employers are more keenly aware than ever of indoor air quality. Improved...

University of Arizona researchers studied how people's perception of global climate change affects their mental health. According to Science Daily, recent studies show that "climate changes have people experiencing high...

Do you have a healthy home? Here's some quick tips on how to improve the overall health of your home: