Jul 5, 2018Maria Williams
When it comes to household cleaning, we are big fans of creative ways to use baking soda, vinegar, and liquid soap. But, we get it, sometimes you might need to buy a cleaning product (because it’s just more convenient, or serves a more specific purpose). With so...
May 7, 2018Denise Patel, MPH
It’s finally spring and we are loving all the warm weather – sandal season FTW! What we love less is all the pollen bringing out the best of allergy season. But, it might not just be allergies that are making it hard to breath this time of year. Climate...
May 1, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
UPDATE AUG 21: Walmart has now also agreed to also remove these paint strippers from their stores in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and more. This makes 4 large retailers (Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Walmart, and Sherwin-Williams) who have pledged to remove the dangerous...
Apr 12, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Congrats on making your next big #adulting decision! Your first foray into buying a real, large piece of furniture. Now come the big questions: where to look? How much does it really cost? How am I going to get it through the door (or up the stairs)? What color should...
Apr 11, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
We all want our homes to be a safe, healthy, and clean place for ourselves and the ones we love. Fortunately, there are some simple changes you can make that will make a big difference.
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
When it comes to air fresheners are you a freshly cut grass person or a cake batter person? Either way, room air fresheners might be bringing more than just a pretty smell into your home. Many common air fresheners have been found to contain ingredients known to mess...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
Taking the plunge and buying a house? You obviously weren’t taken down by the avocado toast trend stealing all your hard earned moola. As you walk through potential homes we have 10 environmental health suggestions for things to look, smell, listen, and maybe...
Apr 11, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Sometimes taking a bath and pretending that you’re at an expensive day spa is just the therapy you need. Or maybe, if you’re like me, you take extra long bathroom breaks just to get a couple minutes of me-time without a toddler. Whatever it is, having a...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Thinking about moving is a big deal, whether just across town or across the country. Maybe you are moving for a new job, or to be closer to family, or to follow your passion of skiing all year long, but no matter what, there are lots of things to consider. We’ve...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
You can diffuse them, they help people de-stress, they are in cleaning supplies, some even have antibacterial properties. No wonder they are literally everywhere these days.So first off, what are they? Essential oils are what make certain plants and fruits smell the...
