The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we look at airborne infection risk. Despite concerted national efforts, the novel coronavirus has infected more than 15 million individuals and claimed more than 286,000 lives in the […]
Air quality can be a matter of life and death. That statement rings particularly true this year as a new airborne threat—the SARS CoV-2 virus—sweeps the nation, causing serious illness and claiming more than 286,000 […]
At first blush, it may not seem like the popular video game characters Mario and Luigi have anything to do with air quality conditions or preventing the spread of infectious disease. But in fact, these […]
As cold weather and holiday gatherings bring us indoors this winter season, it is important to keep an eye on indoor air quality. This year during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have become increasingly aware of […]
When is the last time you thought about your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system? While HVAC systems aren’t typically a topic of conversation around the dinner table, they certainly become the center of attention […]
Thank you for being part of the Life Balance community. We hope your holiday is filled with peace and joy, and that you are able to enjoy connection with loved ones, whether close or far […]
About 41 percent of public school districts in the United States need to update or replace their Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The report, […]
Monitoring and maintaining high quality airflow through a building’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system is one of the best ways to protect health and prevent the spread of airborne disease—especially during colder months when […]
Did you know that air quality is often worse during the winter? Because cold air is denser and sinks more than warm air, it can act as a cap or blanket that traps pollutants underneath. […]
As the country experiences another spike in COVID-19 cases, states like Wisconsin and Michigan are reporting hospitals at capacity. The pandemic has already caused millions of important surgeries and procedures to be postponed or canceled. […]