Archive for category: Air Quality Tips

Indoor Air Pollution and Asthma

Indoor Air Pollution and Asthma

Indoor Air Pollution and Asthma According to data released by The American Lung Association, “For the nearly 26 million Americans with asthma, including 7 million children, unhealthy air can create a difficult barrier to asthma management”. For those living with asthma, an impending attack, or being in the presence of known […]

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Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollutants

Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollutants

Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollutants Indoor air contaminants within our homes and workplaces have the ability to produce a wide variety of mild to severe health related issues.  Learning more about the health effects of indoor air pollutants can help us mitigate our risks and breathe safe.  Here are […]

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Signs of Mold: What to Look For When Buying A House

Signs of Mold: What to Look For When Buying A House

Signs of Mold: What To Look For When Buying a House Buying a house can likely be the single biggest purchase expense of your lifetime, and when not properly assessed, it all too often can become a costly nightmare.  In most cases, buyers will hire the services of a home inspector […]

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Indoor Air Quality and Cardiovascular Disease

Indoor Air Quality and Cardiovascular Disease

Indoor Air Quality and Cardiovascular Disease Is there a link between poor indoor air quality and cardiovascular disease? An increasing amount of research is showing a strong connection between both indoor and outdoor air pollution exposure, and cardiovascular illnesses such as strokes, and heart disease. Stronger links are also being […]

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Tips for a Healthier Home

Tips for a Healthier Home

Tips for a Healthier Home The National Center for Healthy Housing conducted a recent study in which 35 million homes were found to have at least one health or safety hazard.  An additional six million units were found to be in substandard condition. When we consider how critical a role […]

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