Most people are aware that smoke in any form is not good for the body, whether the smoke is from wildfires, fireplaces, tobacco or even marijuana. It has been shown that smoking tobacco increases the risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and is associated with multiple other diseases. However, secondhand smoke and thirdhand smoke are also quite harmful to the human body. …

You have probably noticed the vibrancy of the sunsets that tend to coincide with heightened wildfire activity. But did you know that in addition to the beauty those reds, oranges and haziness bring, it also means that our air quality becomes less than desirable? According to experts, when there is high pressure in our system, it can push the wildfire smoke closer to the …