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Multiple studies have shown that even short-term exposure to air pollution can have health consequences. Long-term exposure to air pollutants increases the risk of severe symptoms and has long-term consequences for the human body.
In times of COVID-19 and long hours spent at the home office, portable air purifiers are ideal for improving indoor air quality. However, there are several important criteria to consider before making a purchase because of the fact that not every air purifier is suitable for all needs.
Many people still underestimate the consequences that air pollution has on the body and their own health. The latest report by Greenpeace shows the staggering number of people who died from the effects of air pollution in 2020.
Did you ever wonder why you are concerned about the purity of the water you drink, but not the air you breathe every second? You inhale approximately 15,000 or more quarts of air per day without thinking exactly about what you are actually letting in into your body.
Researchers from University College in London (UCL) found in its latest study that even low levels of exposure to air pollutants can affect the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the main cause of people developing irreversible blindness. This involves the loss of central vision, which is mainly needed for reading or recognizing faces. The study found that people living in areas with high levels of air pollutants are at least 8% more likely to develop the disease.
A HEPA filter (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) is a common and widely used way to turn polluted air into clean and healthy air. They promise to increase the air quality in your home or office, and improve your overall well-being. However, there are some misconceptions about the HEPA standard, which we will take a closer look at in this post.
Most people think that their idea is the next big thing mankind has been waiting for. Anything less than this thought would also be unhealthy for the implementation of their plan. But in reality, 90% of all startups fail.
We think you’d agree when we say that you would not allow smoking in your home or office. In addition to the unpleasant smell, smoking releases many unhealthy pollutants that can seriously endanger our health.
According to some estimates, Americans use between 350 and 500 million straws a day. Many of these straws end up in the sea after use, where they decompose into dangerous microplastics. Straws are often mistaken for food, leading marine animals to swallow them, which sometimes leads to death.
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