in kitchens and bathrooms — especially while cooking or showering
Keep humidity between 30–50% — too much encourages mold; too little dries airways
Ban smoking indoors — secondhand smoke is a serious health risk
Test for radon — an invisible gas and leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers
🩺 Radon test kits are affordable and widely available at hardware stores.
❌ Debunking Common Myths
Let’s clear up a few misconceptions:
❌ “Candles cause lung cancer”
➤ Not true — moderate, occasional use is low-risk
❌ “All fragrances are toxic”
➤ Not all — it depends on the type and how often