Nov 13, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Whether you are just headed down the street for #thanksgiving day or traveling across the country to visit loved ones, chances are Baby is going with you. And, because these events are very rarely scheduled around #naptime, this might also mean prepping for an...
Nov 13, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
With Halloween solidly in the rearview mirror, the Holiday season is officially upon us. This also means that decorations are popping up everywhere. Everyone has holiday decorations on the mind, especially this year! While shiny tinsel and garlands might help you set...
Nov 12, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Not only does it look bright and clean, but we also know that having a little family of plants can improve the air quality in your home (thanks @nasa ). It’s sort of like an air purifier from nature – how cool is that! Check out linkin.bio for some of our...
Nov 11, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
But, today, we also want to recognize all of our veterans who have worked to protect us so that we are able to live in these environments. Thank you!
Nov 9, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
As you all know, we here at Because Health love to make decisions backed by science, so we are excited that more people in Congress now do, too. Congrats to Chrissy Houlihan, Jeff van Drew, @laurenaunderwood, @teamcasten, Elaine Luria, @joecunninghamsc, and...
Nov 8, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
What about what you will be baking all of those treats in? While your nonstick pans might seem like a no-brainer, give us a chance to talk you into some other options. Nonstick pans are often coated in PFAS chemicals, which, while magical at times, can also be pretty...
Nov 7, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
That’s a lot of time in bed! So, with all of those precious hours sleeping on a mattress, making sure it’s one that is both comfy and healthy is a good idea. We have put together some tips for what to look for when buying a mattress to make sure it’s...
Nov 6, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
No matter what you vote for, voting is your opportunity to have your voice heard. So, take a couple of minutes today and get your opinion on the record. And remember that you vote every day with your decisions and your dollars. By bringing a reusable bag, using safer...
Nov 2, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
While we may be looking forward to all the cozy evenings in our future, we are taking just a minute to recap the wildfire season we had this summer. It was bad, and projections don’t see it improving any time soon – mostly due to the climate change...
Nov 1, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Sounds like a good call to us! But, do you ever wonder what’s the deal with how they might make things like that taste like magic? We did some digging and figured out what you should and shouldn’t be worried about when it comes to artificial colors and...
