Are you thinking of having children? Or perhaps you’re hoping some grandchildren will come into your life? The journey of pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time in a family, marked by a myriad of joys and anticipation. It is also a time of careful consideration for both the mother and her unborn child. There […]
In today’s modern world, the quality of the air we breathe has become a critical concern. For those of us in cities or suburbs, urbanization and highways shape the landscape and bring along pollutants. In rural regions, it’s industrial farming practices and mining activity that majorly impact the air quality. And with wildfires burning hotter […]
As spring approaches, rural landscapes that lay dormant through the winter begin to bustle with the activity of planting season. Unfortunately, amidst the hopes for abundant harvests, there is an overlooked concern that looms over these rural communities: air quality. When you think of air pollution, you probably imagine urban areas with a lot of […]
Now that daylight savings has passed us by, winter chills are giving way to warmth, and holidays like Easter, Passover, and Eid on the horizon, many of us are gearing up for spring travel. Or perhaps you’ve got a busy summer travel schedule to look forward to. As you prepare to embark on these journeys, […]
During the past few weeks, most of the United States and parts of Canada have been hammered with brutal winter weather. This has included blinding snow and blizzards in some regions, freezing rain in other areas, and bitterly cold temperatures in areas that aren’t equipped for such extremes.1 Some of this is standard for the Northeast but […]
Are you struggling with your weight despite eating healthy and exercising? Or do you constantly find yourself under the weather, first to catch whatever is going around? The reason could be the everyday toxins you’re being exposed to – through the air you breathe, the food you eat, and everyday items you use. There is […]
We check the weather before we leave the house, but how often do we check the air? The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a simple, color-coded system that helps us understand how clean or polluted the air is – and what it means for our health. There are six levels of air quality ranging on […]
Now that Christmas is in the rearview mirror and the New Year has taken hold, some folks are gearing up for the next highlight of winter: Superbowl LVIII. (Or “Superbowl 58” for anyone rusty on their Roman numerals.) The big game will be Sunday, February 11th. But first, we have the National Football League (NFL) post-season to […]
Air quality has long been associated with health risks for humans, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) linked to respiratory, cardiovascular, and even cognitive issues. However, there has been less attention to the effects of air pollution on our pets—until now. A groundbreaking study by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment has brought much-needed […]
Today, December 3, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Disability is often seen as something that happens to a small, specific group of people. In reality, most of us will experience a form of disability at some point in our lives. Whether due to aging, illness, injury, or chronic health conditions, disability is something that […]
