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“The production of some of these compounds is increased by a protein called Nrf2, which can be activated by our environment. First, the authors exposed isolated brain cells to an oxidative stressor and measured the activity of Nrf2 and production of antioxidant compounds.”

“This sensitization exploits cancer cells' inability to adapt to extreme environments – a critical aspect of treating certain types of aggressive cancers and preventing their recurrence. These findings suggest that the fasting-mimicking diet is a safe and useful adjunct to chemotherapy.”

“People who live in highly urban environments near busy roads may wish to consider using a high-quality air purifier such as a HEPA filter to help reduce their exposure to particulate matter. Read full publication.”

“Researchers asked 23 well-trained adult cyclists to consume a ketone supplement (providing 0.35 grams of ketones per kilogram body weight) or a placebo 30 minutes before completing a 20-minute cycling trial on an exercise bike.”

“These findings suggest that prebiotics influence cognitive health via gut-brain axis interactions. Prebiotics are food components that support the maintenance of a healthy microbiota and create an environment conducive to its survival.”

“Spending time in nature is associated with a variety of beneficial effects on mental and physical health. For example, recent research demonstrated that spending time in the natural environment reduces ruminative thinking.”

“Melamine, its derivatives, and other nitrogen-containing compounds are ubiquitous in the environment. Despite their known toxicity, these compounds are used in a variety of household products, including dishware, cleaning products, cosmetics, tattoo ink, and many others.”

“These children may encounter learning problems, and seen in a societal context, history repeats itself because these children find it more difficult to escape the environment into which they are born," says Jens Lykkesfeldt.”

“They tracked the time participants spent sitting each day and how often they engaged in moderate or vigorous physical activity. To isolate the effects of behavior from shared genetics and environment, the researchers also compared identical twins with differing activity and sitting patterns.”

“Findings from a new study suggest that prebiotics can help restore the body's natural rhythms. Prebiotics are food components that support the maintenance of a healthy microbiota and create an environment that is conducive to its survival.”