Sep 27, 2022Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
We all want our homes to be a safe haven for ourselves and the ones we love. The single easiest thing you can do for a safer home is to take your shoes off at the door. If you’re already doing it, congratulations! If you’re not, you can start today and...
Jul 11, 2022Karen Wang, PhD
First off, congrats! Feeling overwhelmed? Excited but nervous? Well, fear not! You have plenty of time to set up your nursery, nest a bit, and even think of some names. But right now, it’s time to take care of yourself. At this point, that is the best way to...
Jan 31, 2022Karen Wang, PhD
When it’s 7pm and you haven’t thought about dinner yet, heating up a can of chunky stew or throwing a can of beans into a cheesy burrito sounds like the best idea ever. By now, you’ve probably heard about BPA in canned foods, but many cans now say “BPA-free” on them....
Dec 17, 2021Karen Wang, PhD
Healthy eating should be about more than just healthy ingredients! While there are many different specific diets, most definitions of healthy eating involve choosing fresh, nutrient-dense whole foods that provide maximal nutritional benefits. Refined grains, sugar,...
Nov 15, 2021Karen Wang, PhD
Today, we are thrilled to share with you that Because Health will become a part of the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) starting in January 2022. CEH is a 25-year-old organization leading the nationwide effort to protect people from toxic chemicals. Their...
Oct 20, 2021Karen Wang, PhD
Spooky snacks are so fun, whether you’re having a Halloween party or just want to make snack time special. But so many Halloween treats use artificial dyes and food colorings, are filled with refined sugars, and/or are highly processed with lots of unnecessary...
Sep 17, 2021Karen Wang, PhD
As much as we want to be that cool person in the coffee shop whose order is just “coffee, black”, we always have to have a little creamer in our drink. The touch of creaminess and flavor elevates our black coffee into a real treat (in our humble opinion)....
Sep 15, 2021Karen Wang, PhD
It feels like there’s an endless list of things that parents need to do… all the daily stuff like meals and getting ready for school, and then there’s the bigger stuff like making sure that your kids are nice to others and can cope with negative...
Jun 28, 2021Karen Wang, PhD
We love burgers! The bun, the juicy meat, the sauces, and the toppings. We can barely go through a week without one. But realizing how big of an impact beef has on climate change is making us rethink our dinner plans. How do we get our burger fix while also making...
Jun 22, 2021Karen Wang, PhD
Whether it’s too much sun in the summer or much needed hydration in the winter, a sheet face mask is a great way to give nutrients and an extra boost to your skin. Plus face masks are basically the definition of self care. But as fun as store-bought face masks...
