Apr 2, 2020Because Health
Being inside our house for days on end has us thinking a lot about indoor air quality. How do I keep myself healthy while sheltering in place? If you’re also worried about indoor air pollutants, it might be a good time to consider buying an air purifier! But...
Jun 5, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
To do your part to reduce air pollution you could plant a tree, walk to work, or clean up some litter! What will you do to #beatairpollution? Comment below ⠀ Photo credit: @unenvironment⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ ⠀ ⠀
May 6, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Although they look festive, they’re made from a bunch of toxic chemicals, including phthalates and synthetic fragrances. And sitting in a small, enclosed space with a bunch of nasty chemicals is not ideal ♀️. Ditch the car air fresheners! Instead, opt for natural...
Feb 14, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
If you heard that chemicals give off dangerous fumes, you probably wouldn’t be surprised. But it might be surprising to learn that cooking, or even turning on a stove or stovetop can give off fumes and particles that can be harmful too (5). Think about it, have...
Jul 9, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
You’ve seen those Instagram accounts, the ones with the cute little plants sitting perfectly near the window basking gently in the rays of sunshine streaming through the window. Maybe you’ve even secretly wished that your house looked like that (I know I...
