Monthly Archives: October 2007

In the News: California Wildfires Bolster Inland Air Pollution

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Though the weather in Southern California has begun to shift in the favor of exhausted firefighters, the smoke created by the flames will stick with us for a while yet. The winds that fanned the 13 major fires have calmed and … Continue reading →

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Home Improvement or Health Hazard?

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Dan Buglio

  When your in the process of trying to improve you home with new furniture and rugs, the last thing on your mind is how your home improvement could harm your health. There seems to be no reason to even consider … Continue reading →

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California Wildfires: Smoke Deadlier than Flames

Posted on October 24, 2007 by Dan Buglio

The recent wildfires in Southern California have forced nearly 500,000 people to flee their homes—the largest evacuation in the state’s history. Though wildfires are a natural means of rejuvenating the landscape, the havoc that they wreck on populated areas can be tremendous. This … Continue reading →

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New Research: No “Safe” Amount of Secondhand Smoke

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Dan Buglio

You might buy only organic produce, or closely regulate the amount of saturated fat you eat—but did you realize that your workplace might undo all the good you’ve done to stay healthy? Although recent legislature in many states has cut … Continue reading →

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Adolescent Smoking: Are you sharing your addiction?

Posted on October 12, 2007 by Dan Buglio

The goal of cigarette companies is to “start ‘em young”. At this point, it is estimated that every day 6,000 kids under the age of 18 try smoking—of this number, nearly 2,000 will become regular smokers. This means that every year 800,000 … Continue reading →

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Just How Dangerous Is Mold?

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Dan Buglio

During the fall months, mold often is a major component in making allergies unbearable.  Fallen leaves provice an ideal food source, because they also will hold in moisture, which is the key element in mold growth.  Beyond their ability to … Continue reading →

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Hypo-Allergenic Pets

Posted on October 3, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Are They Just the Latest Fashion– or the Last Word on Allergy Suffering? There’s nothing more difficult than being an animal lover and also being allergic to animals.  For these people, missing out on man’s best friend nearly causes as … Continue reading →

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