If the humidity in your home is too low or too high, it can have overall effects on your general health. Living in Northern Nevada, we typically experience quite low levels of outdoor humidity. Learn ...
Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse ...
Using a humidifier can boost your home’s comfort level, but you need to be sure you’re using it properly to avoid any ...
Managing your home's humidity levels isn't just about comfort; it's about safeguarding your health and protecting your property. Whether you're combating viruses or preserving hardwood floors, ...
Factors as far away as the Caribbean Sea and as nearby as the cornfields of Iowa can bring on that muggy, sticky feeling. For people with certain health conditions, it’s more than an annoyance. Joy ...
Hot air can induce an attack--causing your airways to tighten and narrow High humidity encourages common allergens, like mold and dust mites to thrive--and that, too, can be inhaled and trigger ...
Grandma may have been right about keeping a teakettle warming on the stove in winter to moisten the air. Studies of seasonal influenza have long found indications that flu spreads better in dry air.
Most people think about their HVAC systems as primarily controlling the temperature of their home. They want to stay cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and comfortable in the in-between seasons.
A recent study led by researchers at the University at Albany finds that exposure to sustained sunny, hot and humid weather can trigger and increase symptoms of mental health disorders. The study ...
Many parts of the U.S. continue to grapple with oppressive heat and humidity. This can prevent the body from cooling down, increasing the risk of heat cramps, exhaustion and heatstroke. Dr. Jesse ...