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October 29, 2018

Air pollution changes the structure of the heart

There has been lots of research in recent years on the dangers of air pollution and how it can lead to heart disease. We knew there was a link but we didn’t know why, until now. Scientists from the Queen...

October 23, 2018

Could air pollution overtake smoking as the No1 cause of lung cancer?

Lung cancer is responsible for more deaths than any other type of cancer in the USA today. In the past, the biggest risk factor associated with lung cancer was smoking. But the number of people smoking has been on the...

October 17, 2018

Keep Your Allergies and Asthma in Check This Fall

We often associate allergies with spring time. Trees and grasses pollenate, causing endless misery for allergy sufferers. However, fall is ragweed season, and that brings its own set of problems for people with seasonal allergies. Allergy symptoms are very similar...

October 12, 2018

‘Smoke Waves’ are here to stay

There has been more wildfire damage this year than any other on record. And the year’s not over yet. At the end of 2017 experts were calling it the worst year on record; however, it seems 2018 will top that....

October 9, 2018

Air Pollution Linked to Dementia

We have talked recently about how high levels of air pollution can impact our brains. The results of a Chinese study found that air pollution affects our intelligence. In particular, verbal skills and math ability decline over time, if we...

October 2, 2018

Small steps to avoid a big problem

Toxic air… it is responsible for an increase in asthma, heart disease and strokes. It is linked to dementia, birth defects and certain cancers. It affects our ability to think clearly and can shorten our life span significantly. You may...

September 28, 2018

Air pollution is dangerous for our pets too

There is a lot of information on poor indoor air quality and how it affects our health and the health of our families. But have you stopped to consider what poor indoor air quality could be doing to your pets?...

September 25, 2018

Air Pollution Linked to Kidney Damage

We know there is a long list of health problems caused by exposure to air pollution. From respiratory problems, to heart disease and certain types of cancer. Now scientists from the University of Michigan believe exposure to high levels of...

September 3, 2018

It’s Time to Make Clean Air Part of Your Beauty Regime

You religiously cleanse, tone and moisturize. You regularly exfoliate, apply face packs and face scrubs. You drink plenty of water, you have lots of early nights and you watch your diet. And no matter what time it is, you NEVER...

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