Exposure to high amounts of air pollution may have several negative health consequences. It increases the chances of developing heart disease and lung cancer. Exposure to environmental pollution, both short and long-term, has been linked to adverse health effects.
Building a new home or acquiring a new home can be an exciting experience. One of the first most recognizable features of a new property is the new-home smell; some home buyers love this smell so much it is sold as an air freshener scent. However, many people do not know that this new-home scent is off-gassing chemicals used in the construction of your home.
Dust mites are microscopic creatures that do not bite but can cause allergic reactions in humans making for an uncomfortable living environment. You can experience allergic reactions to dust mites that manifest as skin rashes, sneezing and postnasal drip, and even asthma.
Pets can be wonderful companions to have in your home. They give you company and can warm your heart. However, taking on a pet can be challenging given the long-term maintenance involved, including managing pet odors.
Many people avoid cigarette smoking because they are aware of the risks — so what about smoke inhaled as consequence of the actions of others? Involuntary exposure to tobacco or secondhand smoke (SHS) is a factor in and a source of various health issues, including heart failure and lung cancer.
Home appliances are everyday items that should be carefully placed or attached to surfaces to promote neatness, save on space, ensure the safety of children and pets, and even provide security. While some appliances in your home are better off placed on surfaces such as the countertop, others require mounting.
With rising industrialization, the level of pollutants in the air has increased rapidly. The air we breathe every day is very likely to be contaminated with dust particles, allergen, bacteria, pollen grains, and other contaminants.
If you are breathing effectively, your breath should be steady, smooth, and controlled. You should feel at ease and relaxed because you are getting enough air without straining. Ideally, your abdominal area expands when you inhale and contract when you exhale.
When you enter the bedroom at the end of each day, you should expect an atmosphere that makes it a relaxing place. Here are eight things you can do that will help you sleep, making it easier to wake up refreshed, rejuvenated, and eager for another day.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are gases emitted into the atmosphere from processes or products. Some of these gases are harmful on their own, while others react with air to form other pollutants.
In recent years, more and more scientific discoveries have shown that the air in buildings and apartments can be more polluted than the air outside, even in the most extensive and largest industrialized cities.
