Get cosy but steer clear of candles, hygge-loving Danes told
(The Guardian Denmark)

Scientists warn of dangerous fumes as emergency services deal with rise in house firesHygge has a dark side. The Danish art of being cosy, specifically its association with the warm glow of candlelight, comes at a price: exposure to possibly dangerous levels of fumes and an increase in house fires.Research on mice by scientists at Copenhagen University showed that exposure to particles from burning candles caused greater damage than the same dose of diesel exhaust fumes. Effects included lung inflammation and toxicity, arteriosclerosis, and ageing effects on chromosomes in the lungs and spleen. Related: Modern tribes: the hygge enthusiast Related: What`s next after hygge? My search for the next big fad Continue reading...