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A collection of short articles I’ve written about home health, some with videos that incorporate some humor. Browse through for more on what the research actually shows about each topic, what's worth your attention, and what practical steps make a real difference.
Why "Organic" Bedding Labels Don't Mean Much (And What to Look for Instead)
You might assume "organic" bedding is automatically the healthier choice. But, it's not, at least not without the right certification behind it. Fabric processing is surprisingly chemical-intensive, and "organic" only tells you about the starting fiber, not what happens to it afterward. Here's how to actually read a bedding label.
Blackout Curtains That Don’t Off-Gas
Most blackout curtains achieve their light-blocking through PVC or foam backing — materials that off-gas VOCs, especially when heated by sunlight in a window. Given that you're sleeping in the bedroom with them for eight hours a night, the material choice matters. Here's what the healthier options are actually made of.
Does the Color of Your Room Actually Affect Your Mood?
Color psychology is everywhere in interior design advice — paint your bedroom blue to feel calm, avoid red if you want to relax. The research behind these claims is much weaker than the confidence with which they're repeated. Here's what the science actually says, and what matters more than color choice.
Why Do Some Sheets Make You Sweaty?
Whether you wake up drenched or sleep fine comes down to fiber structure, not thread count. Linen, wool, cotton, and polyester all behave differently at night — and the mechanisms are more interesting than you'd expect, especially when you see what they look like under a microscope.