Oct 9, 2020Because Health
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, many of us who are lucky enough to be able to work at home were thrilled by the flexibility, but also figured we’d be back to the office in a month or two. Fast forward six months later and we’re still working at our...
Oct 9, 2020El'Gin Avila and Stephanie Brinker, MPH
We spend approximately one-quarter of our lives at work. And when you spend a lot of time at your workplace, it’s important you feel safe. That’s where occupational health comes in. Occupational health is the part of public health that works to prevent...
Oct 6, 2020Katie Gao, MPH
Like many things this year, this election season has been anything but ordinary. With the emergence of COVID-19, the barrage of tropical storms hitting the Gulf and Atlantic coasts (1,2), in addition to the relentless wildfires raging in the Western US (3), the...
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...
Jun 9, 2020Because Health
Environmental injustice plagues communities of color and needs to be tackled head on. Socioeconomic disparities and systemic racism are rooted in the past and continue to impact Black and ethnic minority communities, disproportionately exposing them to toxic and...
May 7, 2020Theo Loo, MS
Dying your hair is a fun way to mix up your look. You can brighten things up with a few highlights, or even channel your inner rainbow and dye your hair blue, purple, or pink! It’s estimated that 33% of women over the age of 18 use some sort of hair dye product...
Apr 21, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Yoga is a great activity to try during the pandemic. It offers a great indoor workout and the whole family can join in! There are also a ton of free yoga videos online too, so you can get top-notch instruction without leaving your house. Plus, you don’t need a...
Mar 20, 2020Because Health
It seems like everyone is staying home these days. Whether it’s because of a mandatory order or out of an abundance of precaution, people are staying close to home and limiting travel. Social distancing is incredibly important to stop the spread of COVID-19, but...
Mar 4, 2020Because Health
Making your own hand sanitizer is easier than you think! This DIY version is perfect for when you’re feeling crafty or if (in a worse case scenario) you can’t find hand sanitizer in stores. This three ingredient hand sanitizer will keep you protected from...
Feb 20, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
When it comes to fragrance, we always say that the safest option is to look for products that are completely fragrance free. Choosing to go fragrance-free is a great way to avoid chemicals that may be harmful to your health. Plus, does everything we own really need to...
