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Women who experience breast cancer later in life may have been exposed to air pollution early in life or when giving birth for the first time. Links have been established between air pollution and breast cancer where particulate pollution alters women's DNA and tumor suppression which, in turn, increased susceptibility to this serious health problem.
Air Pollution Link to Cancer Study Results Released Early This Year
In April 2011, study results were presented by the University at Buffalo at the annual 2011 American Association for Cancer Research conference about a newly discovered set of cancer links. Lead research investigator, Katharine Dobson, MPH[...]

Air pollution can be man-made or natural. This pollution can be introduced into the air as floating chemical gases called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), droplets of moisture, or particles that can be ten times smaller than the diameter of your hair or seen with the naked eye. Air pollution can be innocent elements that are not harmful to our health, while others can be very dangerous and even life threatening. These threats can be removed in the home with air purifiers.
Man-made Air Pollution
The more we have evolved as industrialized nations, the more we added pollution to the atmosphere. Many of[...]

Air Pollution Can Cause Permanent Damage

First the bad news. Studies show that air pollution, particularly in heavy concentrations, negatively affect our brains. Now... the good news! We may not be able to remember, because our cognitive memory could be impaired along with our problems solving and judgement skills.
We have well documented knowledge that air pollution causes respiratory and circulatory problems. Now, new research is pointing a finger at air pollution inflaming and causing permanent damage to the brain. With such evidence, precaution should be taken to purify the air within the home with a high quality air purifier. The air[...]

The Health Threat Increases During Summer Months
Along with the summer breeze come greater concentrations of airborne pollutants that can take a health toll on all of us - particularly on those with preexisting health problems, the elderly, and our children. Along with the increase in summer temperatures, there is a corresponding decrease in the quality of our air. In the summer months, it is very important to make sure that the air you breathe in your home is free of these pollutants by using an air purifier. High quality Austin Air HealthMate air purifiers can reduce the heath threat that comes[...]

It's that time of year for us to enjoy summer, but did you know, it is also the time of year that we visit hospitals more often? Summertime brings on ailments that scientists relate to poor air quality containing increased levels of ozone and vehicle emissions. These are particulates and chemical gases that are harmful for our health and a catalyst to flu-like symptoms and more serious ailments requiring medical attention.
As individuals, we can do little to control pollutants in our outside environment, but in our homes we can maintain good, healthy air with quality air purifiers. Austin Air Purifiers[...]