(Jeff Grabmeier) Young children from low-income homes whose mothers reported frequent use of toxic chemicals such as household cleaners were more likely to show delays in language development by age 2, a new study found.
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Yes, You Can Be Too Clean – and It’s Making You Prone to Superbugs
(Melissa Smith) Many people get diseases from bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens because of poor hygiene. However, a new study shows that being too clean also makes you prone to superbugs. This raises more concern as the number of people who become ill and die from antibiotic-resistant germs is increasing globally.
Make Your Home Healthier and Happier with These 5 Simple Changes
(Zoey Sky) Do you want to make your home healthier? From raising houseplants to setting up a personal gym, here are some suggestions on how you can improve your family’s overall health by making small changes at home.
10 Cancer Causing Products to Remove From Home + Dangers of Wi-Fi
(Jenny Hills) As a parent and spouse, you try to ensure your family is healthy and happy, and you do everything within your power to keep them safe. It doesn’t cross your mind that the products that you are using to keep them safe may actually be placing them in harm’s way.
Replace Harmful Chemical Cleaners with These Essential Oils
(Mary Miller) Harmful toxins are all around you. They often come in the form of pollutants, toxic pesticides, or harsh chemicals, but what you might not know is that some of these chemicals might already be present in your own home. Most chemical-based cleaning products tend to contain toxic substances that might negatively impact your health just as much as they can eliminate disease-causing microorganisms and bacteria.