Feb 18, 2020Theo Loo, MS
Every year, over one million parade goers will fill the streets of New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday as it’s also known in the Christian calendar, is a day of feasting before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is known for many...
Feb 6, 2020Because Health
If you’re heading up to the slopes this week , you might want to double check what your ski wax is made from. Ski wax is a necessity to enjoy the sport but it turns out, most wax contains a ton of fluorinated chemicals like PFAS and PFOA . Fluorinated wax may...
Jan 6, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Yoga is the perfect way to destress while still giving your body a good workout. It’s as beneficial for the mind as it is for the body! Plus, it doesn’t hurt that you don’t have to leave the house to practice it. But while yoga might be good for your...
Dec 2, 2019Hannah Donart, MPH
December means it’s time to start thinking about those stocking stuffers or Chanukah gifts for your loved ones. What’s better than a bath bomb to relax and take in those sudsy, therapeutic fragrances? Bath bombs can also get your kids to bathe without...
Dec 2, 2019Hannah Donart, MPH
Slime seems to be the hottest new toy for kids. They love that it’s a tactile toy they can squeeze and smash. But before you rush out to buy a new tub of gooey slime on your next shopping trip, have you ever wondered what’s actually in it? Turns out,...
Nov 22, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
Traveling for the holidays can be super stressful… the early flights, long lines, and last-minute delays seem inevitable. Traveling can also be a hidden stressor on the environment; it’s been identified as a significant generator of plastic waste. The...
Nov 14, 2019Beth Kemler
Beth Kemler is the Mobilization Director for Safer Chemicals Healthy Families The holiday season always feels like a great time to buy a TV- think of the Black Friday sales! Plus, watching holiday movies is always better in HD. But did you know that the plastic...
Nov 12, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
We all try our best to recycle, but it’s not always easy! Reading the labels on plastics can be like deciphering a different language. Although we try to do our best, recycling in America is still a work in progress. Of the 300 million tons of plastic produced...
Oct 16, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
October is here and we are now in the season of pumpkin spice, spooky movies, and breast cancer awareness! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is dedicated to bringing attention to the impacts of breast cancer and how to detect and treat it. Breast cancer...
Oct 8, 2019Theo Loo, MS
Every year in the United States, 245,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,200 in men (1). This translates to 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This makes breast cancer the most commonly diagnosed cancer in...
