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How Light Affects Both You and Earth’s Health [Infographic]

November 9November 9Posted in Health, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged artificial light, boost your mood, ecogreenlove, ecosystem, ecotips, environment, Health, infographic, light pollution, lighting, tips, wildlife1 Comment

How Light Affects Humans

Did you know that both natural and artificial light, which is light emitted from light bulbs, can affect your physical and mental health? In fact, according to one Harvard study, people need 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure each day. This sun exposure helps your body get Vitamin D and can help improve your mood.

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12 Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene [Visual]

October 19October 19Posted in HealthTagged anxiety, bedtime routine, better sleep, ecogreenlove, exercise, Health, healthy, infographic, insomnia, napping, sleep, sleep hygiene, sleep quality, tips3 Comments

Sleep hygiene is an important part of maintaining healthy sleep and improving sleep quality. Research and studies have identified habits and behaviors, or sleep hygiene, that help you get the sleep you’ve always wanted. With one in three adults in the U.S. not getting enough sleep, according to the CDC, sleep hygiene is an important aspect of our health many aren’t giving

Achieving sleep hygiene takes work and practice. Here are a few tips to start good habits to improve, or establish your sleep hygiene in the infographic below.

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PFAS: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver [Video]

October 6October 4Posted in MediaTagged chemicals, dupont, ecogreenlove, environment, forever chemicals, gore tex, Health, non-stick, PFAS chemicals, teflon, toxic, toxic waste, toxic water, waste disposal, waterproof1 Comment

John Oliver discusses PFAS — a class of chemicals linked to an array of health issues — and why their widespread use isn’t as magical as it may seem.

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Is ‘Natural’ Skincare Really Natural? [Visual]

October 5October 4Posted in HealthTagged beauty, ecogreenlove, Health, infographic, ingredients, natural ingredients, natural skincare, skin care, skincare products, synthetic ingredients1 Comment

The demand for natural skincare is ever-increasing with more and more consumers opting for products containing non-synthetic ingredients. But can consumers trust that the products they are purchasing are truly natural or is the word “natural” just a buzzword used to sell more products?

The Derm Review analysed the top 100 best-selling natural products to answer this and the research found that only 42% of “natural skincare products” are truly natural.

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