Erase fatigue and brain fog

There's nothing like staying warm and cozy inside when it's chilly outdoors. But closing up our homes to chase away the cold exposes us to indoor air pollutants.

- Melissa Gotthardt

In fact, Italian scientists found indoor air has up to 264% more irritants than outdoor air in the winter. And those compounds can lead to tiredness and brain fog, as well as allergy-like symptoms such as headaches and congestion. Fortunately, keeping indoors allergens down and your energy up is easy!

Rinse your cleaning rags

University of California scientists say tossing rags or wipes in an unlidded trash can more than doubles toxic compounds in the air. A better bet: Place used cleaning supplies in a closed bin and rinse rags to eliminate any chemical residue, then wash separately from clothing.