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“Externalizing behaviors, such as hyperactivity and aggression, reflect maladjustment to the external environment. They can hinder learning and relationships and may lead to juvenile delinquency and adult violence.”

“Cues from the environment, known as zeitgebers, can alter the circadian clock in a process known as entrainment. Light acts as the primary zeitgeber, but activity, stress, and eating also affect circadian timing.”

“Researchers tested whether alternating between sitting and standing could improve metabolic responses to a meal the following day. Sixteen adults who worked desk jobs and sat more than nine hours a day tested three work patterns in their normal work environment.”

“PCBs were historically used in industrial and chemical applications, such as coolants, transformer insulators, capacitors, motors, paints, and electrical wire coatings. Although PCBs have been banned in the United States, the compounds are widespread in the environment.”

“Serious bleeding, which was a principal safety concern evaluated in the trial, was not more frequent in the fish-oil group. Hemodialysis is characterized by a pro-inflammatory and pro-arrhythmic environment, with rapid shifts in fluid and electrolytes that can stress the heart and blood vessels.”

“Evidence suggests that a lower omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratio is more desirable in reducing the risk of many of chronic diseases. The study drew on data from the Japan Environment and Children's Study, an ongoing study of the effects of environmental factors on child development.”

“Germ-free mice, which are born and raised in a sterile environment, demonstrate impaired brain development compared to mice with a normal gut microbiota. This suggests that microbiota composition in early life may impact cognitive function in adulthood.”

“A healthier collagen-rich matrix could give those cells a more stable environment for forming the hair shaft, potentially contributing to a slightly wider strand. Wider strands are generally better able to withstand stretching and breaking.”

“Extrinsic factors are those associated with lifestyle and environmental exposures, such as diet, smoking, or exercise. To rule out the effects of genetics and shared environments, the investigators used data from the Finnish Twin Cohort, an ongoing study of twins and twin families.”

“Inflammation drives other aspects of brain dysfunction, including those associated with depression. Watch this clip in which Dr. Charles Raison discusses how a pro-inflammatory environment can contribute to the risk of depression. Link to full study (PDF).”