Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
We know you love your kids and want to spend as much time with them as you can, but someone’s gotta work. And while you are off at work, most likely your kid is at daycare. They are having fun, making friends, and creating some adorably amazing abstract art....
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Choosing the right mattress makes all the difference. If it’s not comfortable, sleeping soundly and feeling well rested is a no-go. But, did you know that mattresses are also one of the items in your home that can expose you to the most chemicals? Partly because...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Not the beloved mac ‘n’ cheese! Sadly, it’s true. Researchers have found phthalates, a chemical often added to plastic to make it flexible, in your favorite comfort food. Yuck!While our mac ‘n’ cheese isn’t the only way phthalates...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
SPOILER ALERT: Possible Outcomes Below – only read after you have completed the quiz . . . . 6 cleaning tips for healthier cleaning Plastic free party tips Non-Toxic Sunscreen Roundup Sleep on a comfy new safe...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Tattoos are an ever favorite way for people to wear their heart on their sleeve, literally. No matter what the design, they are a commitment to something that has meaning to you or a way of expressing your unique sense of style. While you’ve been preparing to...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
SPOILER ALERT: Possible Outcomes Below – only read after completing quiz . . . . A Dozen Reusable Water Bottles 6 Online Modern Couches without Flame Retardants
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
We know apartment hunting can be confusing. Here’s a list of 10 things to consider that will make your next apartment a healthier place to live.
Mar 22, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
IntroductionBecause Health is a project of Commonweal, a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Bolinas, CA, and dedicated to spreading awareness of environmental health issues” By accessing this website, or using the content and services available on this website, you...
Jan 3, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
We are launching a new site called Because Health this spring all about how your environment impacts your health. We want to know what YOU want to know. So, submit your questions, like: “What non-toxic deodorant should I buy?” “Are the people who are...
