According to the latest statistics published by Our World in Data, 4.5 million people died prematurely from outdoor air pollution in one year. A statistic that you may find even more shocking is that 2.3 million died from air pollution indoors. Every one of these deaths is preventable, which is why we need to raise awareness […]

Right now, there’s a lot more attention being placed on air quality. A series of events have made us more conscious about the air we breathe, from the coronavirus pandemic to the climate crisis. People everywhere are more aware of how air quality can impact our health, whether it be from viruses or harmful particles. […]

Many of us are feeling a little apprehensive about returning to work after over a year of remote working. It’s not just about health concerns anymore, even though they do encompass a wide spectrum of stress and complications. Now, many of us have become so accustomed to our own space or small circle that the […]

If you cast your mind back to February, you might remember the Prime Minister Boris Johnson describing the roadmap out of lockdown as “cautious but irreversible”. Now, the majority of restrictions have been lifted and life is more or less back to normal. However as of this week, it’s now been announced that we might […]

If you’re setting up a new office or looking to upgrade your facilities after the pandemic, it’s likely an air purifier will be high on your list. The coronavirus crisis has added a new dimension to health and safety in the workplace, and building managers and owners know that keeping your staff safe is a top priority. […]

Those that advocate for breathing exercises, or “breathwork”, swear by it. According to enthusiasts, it can relieve stress, help with depression, enhance sleep, boost energy, and ease respiratory conditions, among other benefits. There are plenty of books with titles like The Power of Breathwork, Breathe Well and Breathing for Warriors, alongside a raft of YouTube tutorials and apps that […]

Ozone is a gas composed of three oxygen atoms. It occurs naturally in the Earth’s atmosphere, namely in the ozone layer, and at ground level. Ozone can be good or bad, depending on where it is. Stratospheric ozone, which comprises the ozone layer, shields us from the sun’s damaging UV rays. You’re probably familiar with […]

The average person takes approximately 672,768,000 breaths in their life. That’s about 16 breaths per minute, or 960 an hour, 23,040 a day, or 8,409,600 a year. This can vary depending on how active you are; if you go on a daily jog, it could be very well over the average. Naturally, if you live […]

If you own or manage a commercial property, there’s no doubt you have a lengthy to-do list to keep your building in good condition. While much building maintenance involves things clear to the naked eye – or indeed ear or nose – there are some things that are more difficult to keep on top of. […]

Allergies affect about one in three people in the United Kingdom, which is roughly 20 million of us. Interestingly, allergies are the most common chronic disorder in children, affecting up to 40% of all under 18s. One of the most common in both age groups is seasonal allergic rhinitis, otherwise known as hay fever. One in […]