Jun 16, 2020Karen Wang, PhD
can be overwhelming- there are so many colors and fabrics and styles to choose from! There are also some hazardous chemicals you should watch out for. Did you know that couches can be loaded with flame retardants, forever chemicals, and VOCs ♀️? Our newest article...
May 28, 2020Karen Wang, PhD
Whether you’re settling down for a cozy night of Netflix with a glass of wine or you’re building a cushion fort with your kids, we all want our couches to be comfortable and made of healthy and safe materials. Couches are usually the largest piece of...
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...
Mar 12, 2019Maria Williams
Choosing the right mattress is so important for sound sleep and health, yet with so many options the shopping can be confusing and stressful! Obviously you want to take comfort and pricing into consideration, but there are some chemical ingredients you might want to...
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...
Feb 8, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
It’s Friday night. Congratulations on making it through this brutal, long week. We completely understand that all you’ve got on your mind are the wine and cheese sitting in your fridge calling to you. OH, and maybe a bubble bath with those brand new...
Jul 31, 2018Karen Wang, PhD and Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
First of all, congratulations! You’re probably more in love than you’ve ever been and also more sleep deprived than you’ve ever been. Don’t worry. You got this. And we’re here to help you.You already know this, cause you’re a...
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...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
When it comes to air fresheners are you a freshly cut grass person or a cake batter person? Either way, room air fresheners might be bringing more than just a pretty smell into your home. Many common air fresheners have been found to contain ingredients known to mess...
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...
