Stroke Awareness: Air Quality Tied to Risk
May is here, bringing the vibrant blooms of spring and a vital reminder: it’s National Stroke Awareness Month in the United States (a.k.a. American Stroke Month). Strokes are one of the leading causes of death in the US and a major cause for adult disability which is why there’s a month devoted to educating the public about the […]
American Heart Month and the Impact of Air Quality
It’s officially February – winter winds are still blowing but there are some highlights to look forward to. The Super Bowl on the 11th promises to deliver some excitement, couples will enjoy some special warmth on Valentine’s Day, and this year we have a quadrennial Leap Day to keep the calendar interesting. There’s one more […]
The Link Between Long-Haul COVID and Air Quality
Long-haul COVID is the phenomenon where people continue to experience persistent symptoms – or develop new symptoms – for four weeks or longer after the fever, cough, etc. of the acute phase of COVID-19 have resolved.1 It has many names: long COVID, post-acute COVID-19, long-term effects of COVID, chronic COVID, post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection […]
Does Poor Air Quality Impact Mortality?
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 […]
Spring Travel Hacks: Indoor Air Quality Edition
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, […]
Everyday Toxins Affect Your Weight and Immune System
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 […]
What’s the AQI, Anyway? A Simple Air Quality Index Guide
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 […]
Betting on Football? Count on Clean Air for the Win
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 […]
Nursery Air Purifiers Clean the Air in a Baby’s Room
How do I reduce indoor air pollution in a child’s bedroom? Can you begin air pollution control to reduce allergies and air irritants? Can I have clean air in our baby’s room? These questions can be addressed with good cleaning habits, choices we make on household goods and high-quality Austin Air Purifiers. With houses so tightly […]
What is Activated Carbon?
What is Activated Carbon? Activated carbon – you may have heard of it in the past, but you may not know what it is or what it can be used for unless perhaps you have studied medicine, chemistry, or survivalist techniques. (All of which are very interesting.) To ensure clarity, whenever you hear the term […]