With so many things to worry about, it can be easy to overlook the small things, but even those small things can have an effect on your body.
"Homesick" could take on a new meaning for you once you realize that some ordinary things around your house may be affecting your health.
An uncleaned air filter can trigger allergies and offer less ventilation in your house, reducing your protection from respiratory viruses, he adds.
Soft surfaces with mold on them, including dry wall and insulation, should be tossed, Bidwell adds.
"It's a good thing to just walk around and check these things sometimes," says Bidwell.