Most people are familiar with the dangers of BPA and even more familiar with all the products being sold that are now BPA free. Which is great! But there are other chemical compounds that also pose a threat and need to be removed from the population. Namely, DEHP.
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Should We Work Less In The Winter – shorter office hours and more sleep hours
Winter blues is real and we should all have to work less in the winter because of it. At least that’s what some scientists are looking into. It may seem far fetched but wanting to say in bed longer might be about more than just the cold.
Read MoreRelaxing Oceanscapes – ten hours of soothing sounds
Life can be stressful but it is Friday so that’s something! Why not take some time, sit back, relax and enjoy the soothing sounds oceanscapes with this ten hour long video. Nothing but those sweet ocean sounds to help relax and soothe you.
Read MoreBrain Chips – science fiction technology is becoming a reality
Chronic illnesses that attack the mind are the stuff of nightmares for many people. In the future, we may be able to combat these with brain chips implanted directly into our minds. Sure, this sounds like the stuff of science fiction (and is the basis of many stories) but new breakthroughs could lead to a reality for this technology.
Read MoreThese Plants Will Up Your Air Quality – NASA confirms that these office plants make for a cleaner space
Plants are really good at cleaning the air. Like, they love doing that which is great for us because we are not so great at it. NASA looked into the air cleaning quality of house plants and found the top eighteen for cleaning our air.
Read MoreLESS – the toilet coating that saves water
In order to save water, many people have turned to taking shorter (and sometimes less) showers. That’s great but there’s another spot in your bathroom where you could save. Your toilet. Some people just flush less but if that doesn’t seem like something you would be good with, there may be some hope in the future. LESS is a coating that makes the inside of your toilet so slippery nothing can stick to it.
Read MoreClimate Change Bad for Children’s Health – lack of food and bacteria to be major issues
Climate change isn’t just bad for the environment, it’s bad for our health and it will be particularly hard for children in the future. The changing temperatures will have a ripple effect that will impact children in more ways than just heat related illness.
Read MoreSumo – the mono-material diaper
Disposable diapers are not great for the environment which is why many families have gone to cloth (they’re also cheaper in the long run). There’s a new nappy coming to the market with the Sumo, the cloth diaper made from SeaCell.
Read MoreNoise Pollution – a constant stress on our health
There’s a type of pollution that we don’t talk about much but it affects our bodies more than we realize. Noise pollution. Loud cars and noisy neighbors are one thing but there’s a new problem caused by the tech industry and it’s not something we can adapt to.
Read MoreMicroplastics In Our Food – these little bits of plastic are everywhere, even in us
Microplastics are everywhere. We talk about them all the time but it’s true, these tiny bits of plastic debris are being found in just about every body of water and on every bit of land, even extremely remote and uninhabited locations, and as a consequence of that, even in the food we eat.
Read MoreClimate Change is Hurting Us – health outcomes are already effected by the crisis
Climate change isn’t just about drought and rising sea levels. Food shortages and unbearable heat. The crisis has a real cost on our physical health and we’re already starting to see the effects of it. Many common conditions are being exasperated by the effects of climate change.
Read MoreVaping Is Causing Deaths – and the CDC isn’t exactly sure why
You may have heard in the news that a few people have died due to vaping related causes. The CDC is recommending that e-cigarette uses abstain until the root cause of the deaths can be found. So far, they have stated that the deaths are not from infectious disease and is likely chemical in nature.
Read MoreDenmark Moves to Ban PFAS – the potentially harmful chemical is on food wrappers and clothing
The chemicals that keep food packaging from getting greasy and clothes from getting stained is potentially harmful to humans and animals so Denmark is moving to ban them completely. This move may not be successful but it is a powerful statement for the environment and health.
Read MoreWeWALK – the smart cane for the visually impaired
Most people are aware of the white cane used by blind and visually impaired people. It’s a fairly standard image and has helped an untold number of people navigate the world. Which is awesome! But like everything else, it can be smarter. WeWALK is the cane of the future.
Read MoreMicroplastics in Drinking Water – probably won’t hurt you but still not great
Microplastics are everywhere. In the air, soil, and water. Which means they’re getting into all aspects of living beings, including us. We’re drinking them in our water, breathing them in our air, heck maybe even ingesting them through the food chain. But don’t worry, scientists don’t think it’s going to be a problem for us, yet.
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