Tag: pollution
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Five Unexpected Things that Affect Your Health
It’s clear that what we eat, whether we smoke, and how much exercise we get can affect our health. But what about where we live or how much traffic is nearby? These things can affect how active you are and your risk for disease. And it’s possible many of us might not realize it. Your…
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Air Pollution, Greenspace and Your Health
We’re learning more and more about the health impacts of air pollution and the benefits of greenspace. From smog that we can see to micro-particles that we can’t, continued exposure to air pollution can increase your risk for heart and lung diseases among others. We might think of air pollution as something beyond our control…
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Is living in this neighbourhood making me sick?
Location, location, location. Three things a realtor will tell you are key when buying a property. Of course the realtor is talking about price but there are many other things to consider when looking for a place to live. Some of this will be the size, if there’s parking or a yard. We might also…