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7 At-Home Activities That Can Hurt Your Air Quality
When we think about indoor air quality, we often consider outside pollutants or building materials. But what about the everyday activities we do at home? Some common hobbies and habits can introduce harmful toxins and particles into the air, impacting...
ADHD Awareness Month: Exploring the Link with Air Pollution
October is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of children and adults worldwide – approximately 8.4% of children as well as 2.5% of adults.1 While genetics play a major role, there is...
Indoor Air Quality: Cook Better to Breathe Better
Cooking is an essential activity in every household, but it also comes with hidden risks to indoor air quality. From fumes released by gas appliances to the harmful particles produced when food is burned, knowing what’s in the air you...
Air Purifiers Reduce Illness in Daycares: Latest Findings
Many parents are all too familiar with this scenario: you send your children to daycare or school and they return home with a runny nose, cough, or fever. (In fact, many parents reading this are likely experiencing back-to-school colds right...
How to Spot Dirty Air in Your Home: Key Signs and Solutions
How to Spot Dirty Air in Your Home: Key Signs and Solutions While we often think of air pollution as something happening outdoors, indoor air is often even more contaminated – sometimes 100x more polluted!1 But how do you know...
Back to School: Setting a Healthy Routine for Success
Kids are most at ease and content with a solid routine, and as we head into the back-to-school season, establishing a healthy daily rhythm is key to ensuring your children thrive both academically and physically. With a little preparation and...
EPA Revises PM2.5 Air Quality Standards: What It Means
Earlier this year the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a significant update to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). This revision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to protect public...
Celebrating National Book Lovers Day with Austin Air
Every year on August 9th, bibliophiles celebrate National Book Lovers Day, a day dedicated to the joy of reading and the love of books. The origins of this special day are somewhat mysterious, but it’s widely believed to have been...
The Link Between Air Quality and Student Success
Recent scientific advancements have highlighted the critical importance of clean air in educational settings. While much of the focus on air filtration has been around preventing the transmission of COVID-19, research shows that the benefits of air cleaners in the...