Office Costs Are Rising as Workers Return
Employers are paying attention to air quality as never before, said Nellie Brown, a health and safety specialist who provides training and technology assistance for New York State workplaces through Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. “If you don’t spend money on upgrading your ventilation, you might be spending it on sick people,” […]
Why do advocates want to stop I-45 expansion? This Fifth Ward school is full of kids it could harm.
Principal Shawn Nickerson can see the highway connector from Bruce Elementary’s basketball court. Cars whiz by, spewing dangerous pollutants into the air. And if the proposed Interstate 45 expansion moves forward, Nickerson fears the children will be at greater risk. Some already moved because their apartments were sold to make way. Federal officials earlier this […]
How we lived with a COVID-positive person and avoided infection
For two years I’ve not caught COVID and I plan for that to remain the case. Very recently, I had one of my closest run-ins yet. My partner and I have just finished isolation as household contacts of someone with COVID. We weren’t advised if it was Delta or Omicron, but both strains have been […]
Link, symptoms, treatment, and more
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where stomach contents travel back up the esophagus towards the throat. Asthma is a respiratory condition that affects the airways. GERD and asthma may trigger each other due to the connection between the esophagus, stomach, and airways, as well as side effects of certain asthma medications. This article […]
Health Benefits of Indoor Air Quality
The benefits of indoor air quality go far beyond the comfort of your home. Poor indoor air quality can lead to respiratory diseases, heart disease, and cancer. While you may not notice any symptoms now, they will appear over time and can be debilitating. When you notice these signs, you should consult your doctor, the […]
New Year, New Cleanliness – Baton Rouge Janitorial Firm Shares Tips on Getting the Office Looking Great
To help get you started off right this New Year, Advanced Office Care (AOC), a commercial cleaning and flooring company servicing Baton Rouge and southern Louisiana, shares its top 10 tips for keeping your work environment clean all year long. AOC recommends having a contractor clean all floors, including carpeting and tile, every three months […]
Four local agencies awarded CARES Act funding for facilities improvements
A total of $430,000 will fund the construction of a new, year-round shelter house faculty at Smith Park in New Carlisle. The new shelter house will expand socially distant spaces for New Carlisle residents. Funding will also go toward HVAC system upgrades for the Neighborhood Housing Partnership, United Senior Services and the Clark County Department […]
Holiday-Proof Your Fitness With These 10 Expert Tips | Chicago News
Holiday-proof your fitness with these 10 expert tips: Fitness expert Dana Santas is seen here demonstrating a mountain climber, a high-intensity activity that will get your heart pumping. (Courtesy Dana Santas) (CNN) – The holiday season can bring much joy, but it can be a challenging time for maintaining your health and fitness. Between the […]
The best house plant to get, according to your zodiac sign
It can be hard to pick out a house plant for your home. This is why we’ve decided to seek the advice of the stars (kind of). If you are planning to get a house plant to spruce up your interiors, how about one that will match your zodiac? This can help you find a […]
Bay Area Air District discouraging wood burning over weekend
FAIRFIELD — The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is strongly recommending that residents not burn wood in their fireplaces or woodstoves over the holiday weekend to keep air quality from becoming unhealthy. A Spare the Air Alert will not be in effect and wood burning is not illegal. The district is just discouraging against […]