Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, August 23, 2022 3:05 PM The metaverse can be considered any mixed-reality realm that, while rooted in real life, lets participants collaborate and transact in immersive virtual spaces via augmented... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, August 23, 2022 2:55 PM The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was not prepared for COVID-19. After more than two years, it still isn't. The CDC's response to COVID-19 has been widely... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:45 PM Overall life expectancy in the United States dropped by 1.8 years from 2019 to 2020, new data show. The declines affected all 50 states and Washington, D.C., according to a New... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:41 PM Scientists are working on ways to better anticipate the pathways-and health dangers-of drifting wildfire smoke |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:39 PM USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, known for its critical study of diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry, is launching a new focus on the portrayal of... |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:31 PM A former exec said Dorsey was so checked out, Twitter staffers worried about his health. |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:15 PM About 40,000 low-income adults living in the country illegally won't lose their government-funded health insurance over the next year under a new policy announced Monday by... |
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Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:09 PM AHN says the emails contain a link to a fake website, asking for your personal information. |
Health feed - News BreaK Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:03 PM Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, other city officials and representatives of Lehigh Valley Health Network met at Mack Southside Fire Station Tuesday morning to show off an ongoing... |
WebMD Health Tuesday, August 23, 2022 2:40 PM University of Pennsylvania researchers say new technology could be the biggest change to happen to oral care in hundreds of years. |
WebMD Health Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:43 PM New research estimates that the use of LSD rose from less than 1% in 2002 to 4% in 2019 among people aged 18 to 25. |
WebMD Health Tuesday, August 23, 2022 12:21 PM We live in particularly stressful times, and some people turn to alcohol to cope with challenges, from the COVID-19 pandemic to any number of personal stressors. And though self-treating stress with alcohol is not new, there is evidence the pandemic has raised the stakes. |
Mark's Daily Apple Tuesday, August 23, 2022 11:00 AM So you're thinking about investing in an air purifier for your home. Perhaps you're worried about allergens, mold, wildfire smoke, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), or weird smells in your house. Maybe now that you've done a bunch of other work to "clean up" your body and environment—eliminating oxidized seed oils, swapping out your personal care products, getting that reverse osmosis system to filter your water—the next logical step is making sure you're breathing the cleanest air possible. You go to the store and get hit with sticker shock when you see small units for going upwards of a thousand dollars or more. Are air purifiers really worth the price, you wonder? Sure, they might be worth it if they work as advertised, but that's if they work. The good news is that home air purifiers do a pretty good job churning out cleaner air, provided you select the right one. They have some cons, though, too: Air purifiers can be expensive and noisy. They require regular maintenance to work properly. They won't completely purify the air in your home, especially if you choose the wrong device. Not everyone needs an air purifier, but it's definitely worth considering, especially if you live some place with poor air quality or you have respiratory issues. Before whipping out your credit card, here's what you need to know about selecting the best one for you. How Do Air Purifiers Work? There are many types of air filters and air cleaners, from big industrial units to the filtration systems built into your home's HVAC to portable air purifiers you can place around your home. The latter are what we're covering today. Air purifiers can roughly be divided into two categories: Mechanical air purifiers use filters to remove particulates from the air, including dust, pet dander, pollen, mold and fungal spores, and potentially even some microbes like viruses. These filters trap and hold the particles, preventing them from returning to circulation. Electronic air purifiers—ionizers and electrostatic precipitators—electrically charge particles, which causes them to attach to surfaces so they are no longer floating around in the air for you to inhale. Some electronic air purifiers include collection plates to attract the charged particles, while others send them back into the room to stick to walls, furniture, or floors. Both technologies remove physical particles from the air, not gases like VOCs. VOCs are chemicals that are emitted by a wide variety of items you already have in your home, such as paints, glues, cleaning products, cosmetics, carpet, upholstery, and more. These chemicals have been linked to both acute and long-term health issues. Activated carbon filters can absorb gases and reduce odors. Some air purifiers will also use ultraviolet (UV) lights to kill living organisms like viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Heavy-duty units in hospitals often use a combination of mechanical filters and UV lights, but they're also available for home use. Air Purifier Benefits and Limitations Air purifiers have been extensively tested and mostly proven effective for removing potentially harmful … Continue reading "Do Air Purifiers Work?" The post Do Air Purifiers Work? appeared first on Mark's Daily Apple. |
