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The Global Impact of PFAS Pollution [Visual]

June 7June 7Posted in Health, Sustainable GuideTagged ecogreenlove, environment, forever chemicals, Health, nonstick, PFAS chemicals, pfas free, pollution, water resistantLeave a comment

PFAS pose a threat to our health and the well-being of our environment. The best way to reduce your exposure is to understand where PFAS originate, how they spread and what products contain them.

According to the Environmental Working Group, more than 200 million Americans could be exposed to drinking water with unsafe levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

While PFAS are all around us, not many people know the risks of exposure. Use this guide to learn what products commonly contain PFAS and how you can limit your exposure to them.

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How to Practice Gratitude [Visual]

November 9November 9Posted in HealthTagged ecogreenlove, grateful, gratitude, Health, infographic, journal, mental health, thank you, thankful, thankfulness, thanksgiving, tipsLeave a comment

Gratitude is something we may not notice that often unless we make a deliberate effort to invite the feeling in. However, taking note of the things that make your life just a little bit better can have a big effect on your overall wellness.

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The Impact of Doomscrolling on our Health [Visuals]

November 6November 9Posted in HealthTagged doomscrolling, ecogreenlove, Health, infographic, mental health, news, tips1 Comment

The Impact of Doomscrolling on our Health | ecogreenlove

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There’s no shortage of bad news in the media to “doomscroll”, but research suggests the compulsive urge to surf the web can lead to poor mental and physical health outcomes. Doomscrolling is the tendency to “continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening or depressing”, a practice researchers found has boomed since the onset of the pandemic. ¹

Taking conscious steps to limit our news consumption might help and be beneficial for the wellbeing. Here are some good tips we found around.

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Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need to Know (World Menopause Day) [Visuals]

October 18Posted in HealthTagged cardiovascular disease, cholesterol, ecogreenlove, exercise, Health, lifestyle, menopause, mindful eating, sleep, smoking, tips, weight, women, world menopause dayLeave a comment

Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need to Know (World Menopause Day) | ecogreenlove

World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.

Breast cancer is often believed to be the number one cause of death and disability in women. In reality, it is cardiovascular disease. The number of cases of cardiovascular disease is high… and continuing to rise. But by understanding more about the causes and impacts of cardiovascular disease, you can take steps to reduce your risk.

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Cold Plunges for Better Health [Visual]

September 25September 25Posted in HealthTagged blood circulation, boost immune system, cold plunge, cold shower, ecogreenlove, Health, ice bath, infographic, mental health, metabolism, tips, workoutLeave a comment

Many people claim that immersing yourself in cold water has all sorts of benefits for your mind and body. But does the trend live up to the hype? Here are a few of the ways cold plunges might help your health.

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