Parkinson’s disease is often talked about as an inevitable part of aging or a roll of the genetic dice. But that explanation has always felt incomplete. Why do rates keep rising? And why do so many people with Parkinson’s have no clear family history at all?
Tag: toxins at home
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The 4 Easiest Ways To Reduce Your Chemical Exposure, From An MDr
It’s the small habits that add up
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EPA Approves PFAS Pesticide For Dozens Of Crops
The EPA greenlit isocycloseram for agricultural use on crops including potatoes, citrus fruits, tomatoes, almonds, peas, oats, and leafy Brassica vegetables like broccoli and kale. According to the agency, “no human health risks of concern were identified when isocycloseram is used according to the registered labels.”
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Our Place Always Pan Pro: Is It Worth The Hype???
Since adding the Always Plan Pro to my kitchen, the rest of my cookware has been collecting dust. While $179 might seem like a lot to spend on one pan, I’d deem it a worthy investment for this healthier, nontoxic, versatile cookware—and with the current holiday markdown it’s a total no-brainer.
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Sans Water Purifier Review, Tested For 6 Months
Late last year, a viral study revealed that nearly half of US tap water contains PFAS (also known as “forever chemicals”). And, while that may just sound like a buzzy headline, these contaminants have actually been linked to serious health issues, such as cancer, liver damage, and immune system disruptions.
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27 Home Gifts That Will Transform Any Space Into A Sanctuary
Where well-being meets design.
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Study Finds Microplastics In The Brain — Here’s What To Do About It
For years, scientists have sounded the alarm on microplastics—tiny plastic particles found in our food, water, air, and even our blood. But now, groundbreaking research has confirmed something even more alarming: These plastic fragments are accumulating in the human brain at higher levels than ever recorded.
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Canopy Faucet Filter Review: Can It Clear Your Skin?
It wasn’t until I tested my first shower filter in 2023 that things finally changed. My skin calmed down almost immediately, and it no longer felt tight and irritated after each shower. Plus, my hair looked shinier, stronger, and overall healthier—and yes, the shedding slowed down.
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If kids are on the table someday, it's prime time to get into these habits.
If kids are on the table someday, it’s prime time to get into these habits.
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The Hidden Cancer Risk Lurking In Your Tap Water & How To Protect Yourself
Researchers analyzed data from nearly half of the U.S. population—& this is what they found.
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How Anthocyanins Could Shield Your Hormones & Reproductive Health
Enter anthocyanins: the vibrant plant pigments responsible for the deep blues, purples, and reds in many fruits and vegetables. Found in foods like blueberries, blackberries, red cabbage, and purple sweet potatoes, anthocyanins belong to a class of phytochemicals called flavonoids, which are known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties.
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Indoor Air Quality Impacts Cancer Risk—How To Keep Yours Cleaner
Cancer. That dreaded C-word that no one wants to hear uttered by a medical professional. Yet, it seems more prevalent than ever. In 2020, there were an estimated 19.3 million new cancer cases and, devastatingly, 10 million cancer-related deaths worldwide. This disease is the first or second leading cause of premature death in 134 out of 183 countries.
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Plastic Particles Are Acting Like Sponges For Heavy Metals
In this study,1
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How To Clean Your Water Bottle To Prevent Mold & Bacteria
You know the feeling: You glance in your water bottle and your stomach sinks when you realize you haven’t washed it in…quite some time. Experts recommend washing water bottles after every use, plus doing deep cleans every once in a while to prevent contaminants from forming in them.
With over 100,000 species of mold in the world, colonies can come in a variety of colors, shapes, and textures. Rubino suggests looking for any green, white, gray, blue, red, black, or brown formations in your bottle. It may appear fuzzy, powdery, velvety, or slimy. “If any type of unidentifiable growth pops up, it’s safe to assume there’s mold,” he says. “If mold is in the bottle, get rid of it.”
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These Timesaving Hacks Will Help You Clean Your House Way Faster
And last but not least, cleaning can be an opportunity to multitask other things on your to-do list (that don’t require your hands, that is). “Use the cleaning time as an opportunity to multitask a phone call to friend, or catch up on your favorite podcast, or listen to an audiobook,” Rapinchuk suggests. It’ll save you the time of having to do those things later, plus, it might just make the cleaning go by faster.
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This Type Of Cutting Board Can Mess With Your Hormonal Health
In addition, cutting creates deep grooves in the plastic where bacteria can linger, which makes used plastic cutting boards very difficult to fully disinfect in a dishwasher. You really need to be using a brush to get into those grooves. So if you do use a plastic board, opt to give it a good scrub yourself instead of placing it in the dishwasher.
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4 Things Toxicity Experts Want You To Stop Doing In Your Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart, mouth, and nose of a home—so needless to say, it’s worth taking care of. Here, two toxicity experts with decades of experience testing home air quality between them share four faux pas they look for when walking into someone’s cook space. Once you clean them up, you’ll be well on your way to a safer, healthier, even more delicious kitchen:
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10 Healthy Home Design Tips From The World’s Longest-Lived People
Many simple decisions you make about the design of your house and the pathway of your everyday life affect your health and longevity. If you live in a home that is full of nudges that keep you moving, you’re not only burning more calories with physical activity; you’re also keeping your metabolism working at a higher rate.
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Best Water Softeners 2024 + How To Choose
One note for salt-free water softeners: If your home runs on well water, your water is probably exceptionally hard. In this case, a salt-free water softener is not recommended unless your water is pre-treated (meaning it has already gone through a treatment process to filter out iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide, copper, etc.).
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The Summer Months Are Upon Us — Here's A Guide To Maintaining Indoor Air Quality
Essential tips to ensure your indoor environment is ready to support your wellness.