Burning candles is a simple pleasure, but do the smoke and chemicals they release in your home have negative health effects?

In the past few years, I’ve become a candle obsessive. It started out sporadically, during the odd bath or to banish the smell of cooked food, but now it’s a full-on hobby. I burn them for ...

Researchers found that pollutants released from burning candles trigger inflammation in the brain, ultimately impairing mental performance. The study involved 26 adults who were exposed to either ...