Aug 14, 2020Because Health
Updated for 2020!If there’s only one thing you absolutely need before your baby is born, it’s a car seat. Everything else on your registry (except maybe diapers) can come later! Car seats are an absolute necessity for keeping your little one safe while...
May 9, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But driving could also be impacting your lungs. The air filter in your car is often overlooked, but it’s a critical part of keeping your exposure to air pollution at a minimum. Freeways can be full of toxic chemicals that you can breathe in, even when the windows are...
May 7, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
But we are anyway ! Single occupancy vehicles still account for most of the cars on the road during commute hours. And a lot of cars = a lot of air pollution . Yikes! Public transit is a great alternative to driving by yourself to work, but we know this isn’t an...
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...
May 5, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Those little tree-shaped air fresheners dangling from a rear-view mirror or air vent clip-ons may feel festive, but most car air fresheners can be bad for your health. They seem so innocent, so how is that possible you might ask?One of the biggest issues with these...
