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...
Sep 27, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
Each year, around 8 million tons of plastic finds its way into the ocean from coastal countries. That amount of plastic is the equivalent of about 40,000 blue whales (1)! Microplastics (plastic particles smaller than 5mm in length) are a big part of the plastic...
Sep 16, 2019Because Health
If you’ve ever walked down the hair care aisle at a beauty store, you know just how many different products are out there. Cosmetic manufacturers use marketing techniques that are based on certain ideals of beauty to target different demographics. A lot of...
