Oct 13, 2021Erica Chung, MPH
Imagination is a huge part of a child’s development and dressing up in costumes can help foster creativity. Whether it’s Halloween or year round dinosaur or princess costume, kids love costumes! However, before you purchase your next costume, you might...
Oct 6, 2021Erica Chung, MPH
These days, screens are an inevitable part of parenting. Shows can be a savior during a long car ride or a rainy afternoon and video calling is a great way to keep in touch with family and friends. Kids just love screens! It’s no wonder that in the United...
Aug 24, 2021Erica Chung, MPH
Remember how bad the wildfires in the western United States were this year? Maybe you’re worried that summer is never going to be the same with the constant air quality warnings? If you’re like most people, you’re probably a little concerned. And...
Jun 28, 2021Erica Chung, MPH
For many, meat is not just a centerpiece at meals, but also integrated in cultural practices and dishes. As much as we love meat, we also know that it can have a huge impact on the environment and climate change.If you’re looking to help the environment out, and...
Apr 7, 2021Erica Chung, MPH
If you’ve been looking for some more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives, chances are, you might have stumbled across this thing called beeswax wrap. It can be used to wrap sandwiches and salad, that half-eaten avocado, even leftovers from wine and cheese...
Nov 16, 2020Erica Chung, MPH
Real talk— polyvinyl chloride (or PVC for short), seems to be in practically everything, doesn’t it? If you walk down a random aisle in a store, you can find this material in upholstery, shower curtains, toys and even school supplies. You might be thinking, if...
Nov 6, 2020Erica Chung, MPH
COVID-19. Just hearing the word may bring shivers down your spine. It’s turned the world upside down, and definitely changed the way we live our lives. Luckily, we’ve learned from scientists that there are ways to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Good...
Jul 31, 2020Erica Chung, MPH
If you’ve ever wondered why you get fluoride treatments at the dentist and if fluoride that is added to drinking water is safe, then this article will answer all your questions. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral. In the early 1900s, a pair of dentists...
Jul 6, 2020Erica Chung, MPH
here’s been a lot of talk these days about eating more plant-based foods. What’s good for the environment is good for you, right? Well, the answer lies in the ingredients list. Not all plant-based foods are equal and some are definitely more unhealthy for...
Jun 12, 2020Erica Chung, MPH
You and your floors spend a great deal of time together. But what happens when you’re ready for an upgrade? Goodbye old floors, helloooo shiny new ones! Whether you’re doing it yourself or hiring a pro, making the choice of what flooring to go with can be...
