Poor Indoor Air Quality Linked to Impaired Brain Function
The importance of clean air may seem like a no-brainer – the oxygen we breathe reaches every single part of the body and pure, fresh air genuinely feels better. Beyond
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Early Exposure to Animals May Reduce the Risk of Asthma
Have you been debating if you should get a dog? We all know they take up a huge amount of time and energy. Or maybe potential damage to your home
Air cleaners can help the heart
And lower blood pressure too
Here at Austin, we know that having an air purifier in the home can improve a whole range of respiratory problems. They help to reduce night
Adverse childhood experiences linked to asthma
Adverse childhood experiences linked to asthma
Air Pollution Linked to Lower IQs in Children
Several studies have shown that air pollution can have a negative impact on the neurological systems of children living and studying in areas with high levels of it.
Autism Linked to Air Pollution
A recent study from the Harvard School of Public Health set out to determine if there is any association between exposure to particulate matter air pollution during pregnancy and the odds that her child will develop any form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Their findings were published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives which is published by the National Institute of Health Sciences. The authors show that expectant mothers’ exposure to air pollution has a greater association with occurrences of autism, especially if it occurs during the third trimester of pregnancy.