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A Home for the Ages: Design Innovations for Later Living
Investigating innovative design solutions for the growing needs of an aging population in later living communities.
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The Best Houseplants for Improving Indoor Air Quality
Being surrounded by greenery does wonders for our physical and mental health – certain species can even purify the air in our homes. Here are eight of the most effective.
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The Impact of Indoor Air Quality on Asthma and Allergies
WLLW explores how poor indoor air quality exacerbates asthma and allergies, providing strategies to improve air purity at home.
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Breathe Easy in Your Home All Year Round
Drawing on Harvard professor and healthy buildings expert Joseph G. Allen's research, it's crucial to understand how environmental pollution impacts the air quality inside our homes, emphasizing the need to reassess and improve the air we breathe indoors.
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What You Need to Know About VOCs
WLLW identifies the health risks associated with VOC exposure and provides actionable strategies for reducing them at home for a healthier living environment.
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Cultivating Wellbeing: Gardening for Health
WLLW delves into the science behind the positive health impacts of gardening, explores its role in strengthening community bonds and provides practical tips for those looking to cultivate their own garden sanctuary.
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EPA Sets Historic Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water
New standards in the US target 'forever chemicals', setting enforceable limits to protect health and enhance water safety nationwide.
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Let Nature In: The Power and Purpose of Biophilic Design
Bringing nature into homes through biophilic design improves wellbeing and connects us to the natural world.
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WLLW's Guide to Mineral Paints
WLLW explores the category of mineral paints, and tests four that meet our requirements for creating healthy and sustainable interior spaces.
3 min read
What is 1% for the Planet?
WLLW reaffirms its commitment to healthy home design and a sustainable future by joining 1% for the Planet.
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Blueprints for Wellness: Lifestyle Habits from the Blue Zones
WLLW dives into the Blue Zones, exploring how you can incorporate the lifestyle habits of those who live there for a longer, healthier life.
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Mold Matters: Health, Prevention and Remediation, Part 3
In the final part of this series, we explore how to tackle mold when it is discovered and how to prevent it from making a comeback.
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Mold Matters: Health, Prevention and Remediation, Part 2
Part Two of this series covers the measures you can take to prevent mold from taking hold in the home.
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Mold Matters: Health, Prevention and Remediation, Part 1
In Part One of this series, we explore the impacts of mold, some common types to look out for and its effects on health.
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Spring Cleaning For a Healthy Home
The renewal of seasons offers the perfect opportunity to deep clean our living spaces; to eliminate the dirt and debris we can see but, even more importantly, the invisible pollutants we can't.