Category: Health

Did you know that about 8% of all Americans over the age of 18, and as many as 7.2% of children have hay fever? And this number might continue to rise. Due to climate change and associated warmer weather, allergy seasons are expected to become longer and more intense in the future.

According to scientists, the health effects of forest fires are more serious than previously thought. Particulate matter produced by smoke penetrates deep into our lungs and can cause severe damage to them. The smallest particulate matter is so fine that it can even reach our bloodstream.

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.

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.

Research has shown that the exposure of the skin to air pollutants is associated with skin aging and allergic skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis, eczema or acne. Some research even suggests that air pollution is as bad as unprotected sunbathing.

Various measurements have shown that the air quality in most parts of America has deteriorated considerably in recent years. This is mainly due to the escalating weather conditions, as, among other things, large forest fires are polluting the air in many parts of the country and are carrying a significantly higher number of pollutants into the air. Higher temperatures also cause ozone levels to rise in many states.

To no surprise, the average American now spends 90% of their time indoors. For where we spend so much time, the air quality would be important. But what if the air quality inside is not as clean we think it is? Let’s cover 5 myths about indoor air and what you can do to breathe healthier and safer air in your home.

To what point does frequent hand washing and opening windows help to protect our children at school? No longer is COVID-19 seen as an extended spring break or summer vacation. When schools announced they would go back in session, many families began to worry about how safe the school environment would really be. Now, despite the Coronavirus being present, our kids must return to schools.