(Natural News) By the end of the month, billions of people around the world would have been affected by full or partial lockdowns due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This means that more people are spending their time indoors. While this does reduce their chances of contracting coronavirus, this does bring to light another issue […]

(Natural News) Feeling warm and stuffy after a long day’s work? It’s not just you – scientists have found that your brain fog might be caused by the office itself. Specifically, it’s the recirculated air in the office that muddles your thinking. A report by the New York Times reveals that indoor air plays a […]

(Natural News) The daily commute is stressful in a lot of ways, and at the end of the day, you just can’t wait to get home where there are no people in a rush, no noisy cars and most importantly, no deadly fumes from car exhaust. Or so you may think. A team of researchers […]

(Natural News) Air pollution is a major environmental problem and is a growing health threat, especially to people living in big cities and other urban areas. With the exception of natural disasters like volcanic eruptions and wildfires, human activity is often considered the sole contributor to the extreme levels of particulate matter found in the […]

(Natural News) Allergies are uncomfortable and inconvenient. If you’ve been suffering from allergies and skin irritation all year round, the culprit may be right in your home: dust mites. If you have dust mite allergies, you need to know the common symptoms of the condition and how to prevent allergy attacks. What are dust mites? […]

(Natural News) When talking about “air pollution,” most people would imagine vehicles spewing exhaust on the highway and factories releasing clouds of pollutants into the air. Many people would never consider associating air pollution with the air inside their apartments or homes. However, recent evidence suggests that indoor air may actually be more polluted than […]

(Natural News) Ornamental plants are often used to spruce up your home, but there are varieties that you can eat as well. You can plant them in your garden or keep them in a pot by your windowsill. (h/t to EcoWatch.com) 1. Day lily Day lilies got their name because their flowers bloom during the […]

(Natural News) Setting up a green roof on your home is a good way to protect its indoor air quality from ozone and other air pollutants coming from the outdoors. A recent study showed how even a partial green roof reduced the amount of ozone entering a commercial building. As the name implies, a green […]

(Natural News) Most of us view dusting and mopping as a necessary but mind-numbing waste of time. However, the results of a recent study by researchers from Duke University might make wielding a mop seem far more important and rewarding. The study, which involved collecting and examining 194 dust samples from homes in North Carolina, […]

(Natural News) When you have a major cockroach problem the temptation to use a do-it-yourself bug bomb might be great. However, a recent study by researchers from North Carolina State University (NCSU) has found that this type of insect “solution” is actually quite ineffective. The study was published in the journal BMC Public Health. Besides […]