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Millions of homes harbor lead-based paint, asbestos, and toxic wood preservatives. All three have been banned from building products, but they continue to plague building owners and occupants.
Lead-based paint
Of the three, lead-based paint is by far the greatest hazard. Young children who ingest old paint chips or get lead-contaminated dust on their hands and in [...]

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Turkey Philly Sandwiches

Have the deli slice your turkey paper-thin for the most authentic “cheesesteak” experience. You can use leftover cooked turkey instead if you like: Freeze up to an hour until firm but not frozen solid, then slice as thinly as you can and cook with the pepper and onion for the last two minutes [...]

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A new study out of the University of Michigan shows that air pollution increases blood pressure and the risk of heart attack. The study is the first to identify that fine particulate matter is worse for cardiovascular health than ozone. It also shows the specific ways that air pollution affects one’s heart health. To reduce [...]

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Currently, organic gardening and farming are getting a lot of public attention and many people “go organic” to avoid chemicals contained in conventional food products.
So, what is Organic Gardening?
In a few words, organic gardening means that no chemicals, synthetic fertilizers or pesticides are used in farming or gardening. Instead, they are replaced with organic fertilizers [...]

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The greatest difficulty in solving indoor air quality problems is that effects on people can vary.  One of a pollutant can have a completely different effect on two different people.  While pollutants found in indoor air can be responsible for many harmful effects, there is considerable uncertainty as to what concentrations or periods of exposure [...]

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Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where they are repeatedly exposed to indoor allergens and airborne particles that can lead to respiratory symptoms and conditions.
Arlington Heights IL – infoZine – Newswise – Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to experts [...]

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It’s that time of day again or maybe that time of the month, when your craving for chocolate arises and nothing else will do. But with your New Year’s resolution fresh in the works – what can you do about it?
Although cocoa (a main component in chocolate) is touted as healthy because of its antioxidant [...]

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Dust builds up throughout your home. The dust may contain substances that trigger asthma symptoms, such as wheezing or coughing, or another allergic reaction, such as the rash of atopic dermatitis or stuffy nose of allergic rhinitis. These substances are called allergens. Dust mites are another example of an allergen.
Although there is no strong evidence [...]

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Even if you wear gloves when cleaning the toilet or bathtub, it is a good idea to wash your hands afterward. This eliminates bacteria from water that may get on your hands as you take off the gloves.
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Clean the bathtub at least once weekly with scouring powder or a solution made with one-half cup of [...]

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