Sometimes the most harmful things are those that we can’t even perceive. This is certainly the case with the surprising number of dangerous chemicals that pervade items found in every American home. Who would have thought that a lazy afternoon on the couch meant not only cuddling with the family dog, but also known carcinogens? […]
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Antibacterial soaps and cleansers are available just about everywhere these days. While antibacterial products have been used in medical offices and hospitals for a long time, the past few years has seen a huge increase in their use at home, in schools, and in offices. But the benefit of using antibacterial products isn’t clear because […]
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Your home sweet home—the place where you hang your hat and rest your weary bones after a hard day of work is meant to fuel your health and happiness. However, unbeknownst to many, home can actually influence bad habits and encourage poor health if it encourages a sedentary lifestyle, poor food choices, and other unhealthy […]
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Welcoming potted houseplants into your home can help to purify air and reduce harmful particulates in the air, as they absorb carbon dioxide to photosynthesize fresh oxygen. Here are eight common and hearty houseplants that promote air quality.
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If you spend most of your time locked behind closed doors in fear of the dangers lurking on the outside—think again! Your home sweet home is harboring its share of factors that can prove detrimental to your health and wellbeing. Here are eight ways your home can make you ill… 1. Patch Leaks That wet […]
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Grass, pollen, pet dander — these are just some of the triggers that can make allergy season so miserable. But help may be on the way for people whose allergies are set off by dust mites. Researchers at the University of Iowa say they’ve recently completed development of a vaccine capable of holding off dust-mite […]
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Smell that? It’s funny how certain smells can evoke all sorts of feelings and memories. However, it turns out that certain smells can also improve your health and enhance your happiness. Studies show that getting a whiff of the following eight scents will instantly benefit your wellbeing. So take a deep breath… 1. Jasmine Brew […]
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We all know the most obvious germy places—public toilet bowls, your garbage disposal, your cat’s litter box. However, the typical home is also full of other germy realms and dirty personal items that should be considered some of the worst germ-ridden culprits, like these (in no particularly yucky order)… 1. TV Remotes That universal remote […]
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Most families make the switch to “anti-bacterial” soaps and other products in order to protect their families from germs and illness. However, studies reveal that you might not only be wasting your money, but also putting your health at risk by over-using these products. Here are eight dirty truths about antibacterial soaps and other anti-microbial […]
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Emergencies occur when we least expect it! That’s why every home, and especially those with kids, should have a first aid kit on hand for various bumps, bruises, scrapes, cuts, and burns. The good news is that it’s easy to assemble an inexpensive first aid kits all on your own using items purchased from a […]
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