Determined to ensure I was breathing healthy air but not willing to sacrifice my thoughtful home design, I set out to find an air purifier that would add to the aesthetic. The first option to catch my eye? The Coway Airmega IconS. Below, learn my honest thoughts on the device and what I’ve learned about air quality and air purification. In fact, those household chores are oftentimes what pollutes the air in the first place....

Whether you’re trying to suss out your relationship compatibility with a crush or your marriage compatibility as a long-term couple, this compatibility test will give you some clues—but it’s also important to understand what exactly it means to be compatible with someone. Here’s a simple, five-minute compatibility test to try out: This romantically compatibility test will take about 5 minutes. Answer each question as honestly as possible for the most accurate results....

Here’s everything you need to know about growing an avocado tree from seed, plus some insider tips and tricks to give yours a chance at bearing fruit. “[Begin by] gently removing the meat around the seed. Don’t try to do a deep crack with a knife. Use a fork and pop it out,” says Jessica Hunter, District 1 representative of the California Avocado Commission (yes, it’s a thing!). Hunter notes that leaving the pit’s outer skin intact will help protect it from infection....

For the most part, I figured my gas stove was safe to use, as long as I remembered to turn on my exhaust fan. Then a peer-reviewed study was published last week estimating that nearly 13% of childhood asthma cases could be linked to living with a gas stove. A light bulb went off, and I started to realize the impact a gas stove could have on my health. If I owned my apartment, I may have been tempted to make the swap to an electric stove....

For the most part, I figured my gas stove was safe to use, as long as I remembered to turn on my exhaust fan. Then a peer-reviewed study was published last week estimating that nearly 13% of childhood asthma cases could be linked to living with a gas stove. A light bulb went off, and I started to realize the impact a gas stove could have on my health. If I owned my apartment, I may have been tempted to make the swap to an electric stove....

One area that’s recently entered the spotlight in this realm: the scalp. While many people equate a healthy scalp to healthy hair, there’s much more to this nuanced topic than meets the eye. It is true that a healthy scalp encourages healthy hair, but that’s not all. The scalp is its own beast to tackle, and it requires much different care than the hair. In fact, you should view your scalp as an extension of the face rather than the base of your strands....

However, studies continue to confirm that exposure to chemicals in cleaning supplies can cause health issues: The American Lung Association found that it is associated with higher asthma rates, and the Environmental Working Group has linked it to respiratory damage and wheezing. As a sophomore in college, Evans started experiencing crippling chronic pain throughout her body, which quickly led to a loss of motor skills. She remembers traveling the country searching for a diagnosis, but doctors couldn’t peg it....