Feb 26, 2021Because Health
As spring approaches, you may be thinking of upgrading your rain gear before the rainy season hits. Most rain gear can contain harmful chemicals like PFC/PFAS or PVC, which is not something you want on your body. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is a common plastic that is...
May 14, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Not too hot, not too cold, not too much humidity. Why not get outside and enjoy it? Even if you only have 20 minutes, a brisk walk ♀️can also help you stay healthy and active! We recommend avoiding busy roads during your walk to reduce your air pollution exposure....
Apr 23, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Have you felt like you’ve been sneezing more than usual? Climate change may be to blame. A changing climate means a longer allergy season, whether it be mold/pollen from increased rain or dust/soot from increased drought. While we can’t control the weather ☔️, there...
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 10, 2018Because Health
While it’s staying in higher levels of the sky in places like New York, if the small particles of dust get into the air you breathe, which is more likely for those of us in California, it can cause respiratory issues and symptoms like a sinus infection. Look for...
Jun 11, 2018Denise Patel, MPH
Ugh. We’re just gonna say it – Climate change sucks. It’s messing with the weather, it’s messing with our allergies, and now… our food too?!All of that extra CO2 we’re putting into the air is making plants grow really fast and forcing...
May 29, 2018Denise Patel, MPH
With Memorial Day in our rearview mirrors, it officially means it’s time to break out the BBQ. While that may mean more time at the beach, or in the park, you might have noticed it’s been heating up for a few weeks already. Hate to break it to you, but...
