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Linda has been a Silicon Valley health and safety consultant for two decades. She has a Master of Public Health from UC Berkeley, and she balances consulting with research. Her current research interest is indoor air quality in homes. An advocate of outdoor activity, Linda routinely escapes her office for time in her garden and wilderness adventures.

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Vintage furniture for a healthy home on a budget

New furniture can emit unhealthy levels of formaldehyde. However, there are other reasons to opt for vintage furniture. Selecting pre-owned items is...
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Asthma and obesity related to central heating and air conditioning

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Newer homes have many features designed to improve comfort, convenience, and security. However, newer homes may not be as healthy as homes from...
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Bay area stores sell furniture with alarming levels of formaldehyde

Last week, we found 300 ppb of formaldehyde emitted from a new captain’s bed in 2-year old Jason McAllister’s San Jose home. Jason’s...
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Radon gas: “a dirty bomb within our homes”

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Dr. William Field, a leading radon researcher, testified before the President’s Cancer Panel last December. Dr. Field stated, “In a...
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Formaldehyde: new bedroom furniture causes child’s illness

Two-year-old Jason McAllister was excited to get a grown-up bed, just like his big brother. However, Jason started having cold and flu symptoms right...
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Citrus cleaning products produce formaldehyde

Green cleaners are popular as a way to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals. However, UC Berkeley researchers found that terpenes in pine oils and...
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Edible landscaping: summer fruits

Summer is the most delicious season in the edible landscape. Peaches, nectarines, and plums entice the gardener outdoors to savor perfectly ripe...
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Edible landscaping: healthy spring fruits

Blueberries are loaded with healthful antioxidants. They are also great landscaping shrubs, and easy to grow. The southern highbush varieties,...
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Easy ways to reduce formaldehyde in indoor air

Opening windows can reduce many contaminants that concentrate inside our homes. Our grandparents told us fresh air was healthy. When it comes to...
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