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...
Feb 6, 2020Because Health
Trying to set the perfect mood for Valentine’s Day? We’ve got you covered! Our candle roundup is a great guide to finding the perfect candle. Most candles contain paraffin wax, which is made from petroleum and use fragrance oil. And fragrance can contain a...
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 10, 2019Theo Loo, MS
No one likes home maintenance and high electricity bills. Lucky for you, replacing your light bulbs with light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs can shorten your to-do list and save you money on your next energy bill! Technology has advanced a lot since Thomas Edison...
Aug 22, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Procrast-cleaning, spring-cleaning or regular ole-cleaning. Whatever it is, you’re determined to clean every nook and cranny and you might just do so by scouring the grocery aisle for the strongest cleaners you can find. If you’re on a roll, you might not...
Jul 19, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Whether you’re painting your new house, or just giving your home a makeover, the satisfaction of a good paint job is SO real (hello to a new area of the house that is now instagrammable!). However, during the painting process, let’s be real, the paint...
Jul 19, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
#home, #interiordesign, #aesthetics, #piningforeverything. Can our homes literally please look like every decor hashtag we’ve ever followed on Instagram? Hands up if you think rugs are basically an expression of your soul, or if they’re a necessity in your...
Apr 1, 2019Because Health
Updated for 2019! No need to look any further and spend time reading labels in the grocery aisle! We checked all the databases, read reviews, and rounded up 8 safe and healthy non-toxic all-purpose cleaners that are widely available. Everyone needs an all-purpose...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
Taking the plunge and buying a house? You obviously weren’t taken down by the avocado toast trend stealing all your hard earned moola. As you walk through potential homes we have 10 environmental health suggestions for things to look, smell, listen, and maybe...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Thinking about moving is a big deal, whether just across town or across the country. Maybe you are moving for a new job, or to be closer to family, or to follow your passion of skiing all year long, but no matter what, there are lots of things to consider. We’ve...
