January 2013

Beat the Winter Blues
Shedding Light on Seasonal Sadness

Illustration of a man and woman ice skating.

As the days get shorter, many people find themselves feeling sad. What is it about the darkening days that can leave us down in the dumps? And what can we do about it? Read more about seasonal depression.


Radon Risk
Its Perils Can be Prevented

Illustration of swirling gas seeping from the ground into a basement and throughout a home.

If you’re buying a new home, you may need to test it for radon. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. You might not be able to see or smell radon, but it can still harm you—slowly, and in ways that you can’t detect. Read more about radon risk.

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