The Breathe Easy Blog

Understanding air quality is the first step in improving your home's indoor air. Air quality refers to the condition of the air surrounding us and is determined by the presence of both natural and human-made pollutants.

In short the answer is "no", there are no safe air pollution levels. Two recent British Medical Journal published studies looked at the elements that make up air pollution and their affects on the human body. One study focused on data from 60 million people over the age of 65 over a three year period. The study concluded that participants exposed to fine particles in the PM2.5 range had a higher risk of hospital admission as well as higher risks for other issues like cardiovascular disease.

Your home may feel like a safe haven, but indoor air can harbor pollutants from everyday sources like cleaning products, cooking, and even your furniture. Here's what contributes to household air pollution and practical steps you can take to breathe easier.

We spend roughly 90% of our time indoors, where air pollutant levels can be two to five times higher than outdoors. Here are ten practical, science-backed ways to breathe easier at home.

Indoor air quality plays a bigger role in sleep than most people realize. From allergy symptoms to sleep apnea risk, here's how the air in your bedroom may be keeping you up at night, and what you can do about it.

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. Indoor air quality and air pollution are not only linked to lung cancer, but exposure to poor air can lead to kidney cancer, bladder cancer, and colorectal cancer.

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 indoor air quality has a number of benefits. As more work places and office spaces are also "going green," we have learned there are significant health benefits and increased productivity levels for employees.

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 levels of stress, anxiety, and depression." They found that individuals with high biospheric concern (those focused on the well-being of animals and plants) experience the most stress and depression related to climate change.

Do you have a healthy home? Here's some quick tips on how to improve the overall health of your home: For the last century, homes have been built on top of giant pockets of igneous rock and soil, exposing us to radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas. According to the National Cancer Institute, radon is associated with 22,000 lung cancer deaths per year. Radon is colorless, and odorless, making it impossible to detect without testing for it.

Air pollution is one of the leading global risk factors for death, and the air inside your home may be worse than what's outside. Here's what you need to know about VOCs, particulate matter, and practical steps to breathe easier.

You love your pet, but pet odors? Not so much. If a home's smell announces the pets before they enter the room, it's time for some pet odor mitigation. While some methods simply cover up pet odors, the best course of action is to remove them completely. Here are five simple tips to keep your home smelling fresh for you and your furry friend.

From the air you breathe to the surfaces you clean, small changes around the house can add up to a healthier indoor environment. Here's a practical, room-by-room guide to turning your home into a true wellness retreat.

The hard part is over - you did your research and found an air purifier that fits your lifestyle and indoor air quality needs. Now you're asking, "Where do I place my air purifier for maximum efficiency?"

Indoor air pollution has been linked to headaches, fatigue, and respiratory irritation, but practical fixes exist. Here are 11 nontoxic strategies you can use to improve the air quality in your home.

Allergy season affects roughly one in four U.S. adults, but a few targeted steps at home can help you breathe easier. Here's how to reduce indoor allergens through smarter cleaning, humidity control, and air purification.