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Live Healthy & Safe Page 3You work hard to stay healthy, eating the right foods and getting lots of exercise. The air you breathe also affects your health but it's harder to make sure it's clean because you can't see it or feel it. And you don't want to wait until you get sick or one of your children is diagnosed with …
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My first exposure to indoor air quality (IAQ) came when we were looking at houses in Danbury, CT, and our realtor recommended getting a radon test. Fortunately our house didn't have a problem but over the years, and a son with a mild case of asthma, I learned that indoor air quality isn't something …
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Spring is the notorious time of year for air quality problems, but allergy sufferers know that winter can be just as bad. In spring, pollen is a major culprit. But in winter, when your home is sealed up tightly, air circulates less, humidity can build up, and so can allergens. (Read: What is Healthy …
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Weather patterns are changing across the US, with some states getting flooded while other states have a drought emergency. New England had a horrendous 2014-2015 winter and there's a lot of discussion about whether this winter will be just as severe. Regardless of when the next tough winter arrives, …
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When you enter a house you assume it's safe, that the roof and walls will protect you from anything bad outside. That's true but more energy efficient houses are also more airtight. This results in fewer exchanges of air between the inside of your house and outside air, which is almost always …
According to Wikipedia, lead paint has been produced since the 4th century BC. Lead in paint speeds up the drying process, helps maintain a fresh appearance and increases durability. In fact lead is still being added to paint in many countries around the world, often by US companies according to the …
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