Oct 9, 2018Because Health
But, before you rush out and get a new rain coat, we ask that you take a second to really consider what you purchase. To make rain jackets waterproof, they are often are coated in PFAS (also called PFCs, a pretty not so great group of chemicals like Teflon, often...
Sep 27, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Little sucks more than being caught in the rain. So, why are we suggesting you hold off on getting a new raincoat? The answer may surprise you. It has to do with what makes the coat itself waterproof. Often for coats to be impervious to water the outer layer is...
Aug 3, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
You know when you have a girl’s night and open that extra bottle of wine you had stashed away for a rainy day and someone’s had just a liiiitttlllee too much to drink. Or maybe your kid’s favorite Sunday morning routine is to bump into you causing...
Jul 2, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
Nonstick pans may be great, trust me, I’m a long-time baker who craves those perfectly sculpted sides of cakes and a hassle-free removal of muffins from the tin, but increasing evidence from research is showing that maybe we should ditch the non-stick pans for a...
Jun 22, 2018Because Health
But, how often are you hiking in a downpour for 24 hours? Chances are not very often. So, when brands can come up with great alternatives that are free of nasty chemicals like PFAS, we are all for it. Learn more about what brands like @columbia1938 and @marmot are...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Maybe you’ve heard of different organizations doing something called biomonitoring. Maybe you have been biomonitored but aren’t sure what it means. Or, maybe you have been worried about your own amount of contact with certain chemicals and Googled how to...
Apr 11, 2018Maria Williams
Home isn’t home without comfortable furniture. When it’s time to find something new, we usually focus on what feels and looks good, and of course the price. But did you know that furniture can contain, and leak, various chemicals like flame retardants that...
