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Do the health benefits outweigh heating bills? We want to know because when it comes to fighting viruses, we believe fresh air beats stale and dry recirculated air in your home, at school, at work, in your car or on the bus. It also banishes odors. In addition, a growing body of research suggests that indoor air quality and thermal comfort are leading factors in employee productivity. According to a study conducted by the University of Tulsa found that proper ventilation was key to improving academic performance. Try making it part of your daily ritual to breathe fresh air.  To...

 This year, “Have yourself a merry little Christmas” has taken on a whole new meaning. With the combination of flu season and COVID-19 cases on the rise, many people are deciding to spend the most wonderful time of the year with just their inner circles. As much as we will miss the neighborhood Christmas parties and big family gatherings, it would be wise to follow the CDC and other recommendations and stay put this year, so we can spend many more Christmases wrapped up with our loved ones.    However, if you’ve already asked yourself the “Should I Travel?” questions and...

When it comes to returning to gyms, the jury’s still out. In a late November study of 10,824 gym members, 46.67% of people surveyed said they won’t be returning to their gyms any time soon, even if they’re open. A different study of crossfitters this month showed that 63% do feel comfortable going back to the gym. We’re far from a consensus on the issue. And for many, the decision will be made based on whether they think their gym is meeting disinfection standards. If you’re one of the roughly half of people who’s considering getting back into the gym...

Following months of uncertainty, many school districts around the country are giving the green light to wrestling programs. It’s great news for wrestlers who are ready to go, but that green light is followed by a big, yellow “Proceed With Caution” sign. Luckily, disinfecting has always been the norm in the sport. Mat cleaning is a common practice, as infectious diseases like ringworm and impetigo have been around forever. But this year, wrestling programs are amping up their sanitization practices more than ever in an effort to keep players and coaches safe, and keep their season alive. Don’t forget these...

If there’s one thing we hope sticks around long after 2020 and COVID-19 are gone, it’s people’s attention to personal hygiene habits. Frequent hand washing and sanitation have always been a proven way to keep ourselves and others healthy, and now we’re following the recommended guidelines more than ever. Wondering which practice is better? Well, almost all doctors would agree that the best alternative is to later up your hands with warm water and a simple soap. Hand-washing, when done correctly, is more effective against a few particular viruses, such as norovirus. However, we don’t always have access to a...