Anyone who has ever sensed that a person is sick simply by looking at their face has experienced the wealth of information conveyed by face color. According to a new study by the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there’s evidence that the human brain’s visual system is especially… Continue reading Our Brain and The Colors We Perceive
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“Green” Environments Benefit Seniors
Everyone knows that natural environments can promote physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Now, though, research shows that certain kinds of environments are especially beneficial for seniors. Research conducted by a University of Minnesota graduate student with a team in Vancouver, B.C., shows that green and “blue” spaces (environments with running or still water) are especially… Continue reading “Green” Environments Benefit Seniors
Hidden Hazards Found in “Green” Merchandise
Dr. Anne Steinemann, Professor of Civil Engineering and the Chair of Sustainable Cities from the Department of Infrastructure Engineering, Melbourne School of Engineering, is a world expert on environmental pollutants, air quality, and health effects. Professor Steinemann investigated and compared volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from 37 different products, such as air fresheners, cleaning products,… Continue reading Hidden Hazards Found in “Green” Merchandise