In today's day and age, it is difficult to avoid toxins and chemicals. With society at the peak of industrialization, there are various harmful substances humans are exposed to— some doing more damage than others.

One specific group of chemicals that has been getting much attention lately is forever chemicals. Let's see what the experts are saying about these prominent substances and what you need to know.

It’s that time of year again—the sun is going down before 5 PM and we’ve officially changed the clocks. This shift in November marks the end of daylight saving time and the return to standard time.

Daylight saving as we know it began in 2007, but the concept was actually presented centuries ago and officially instituted in the US in 1918. The idea was originally introduced as a way to save energy and resources, especially during times of war.

Today, the concept behind daylight saving is to provide people with more daylight in the evening, making the most of natural light.

However, the continued use of daylight saving is controversial, as the time changes can have unintended health consequences.

Changing the clocks can throw off your circadian rhythms—your body’s natural clock—causing disruptions in sleep, energy, and mood.

As of now, fewer than 40 percent of countries currently implement daylight saving time, although more than 140 countries had undertaken the policy at some point.¹

In this article, we’ll explore how shifting time through daylight saving can impact the body's natural clock as well as strategies to prevent some of the negative side effects.

We know that exercise has impressive physical and mental health benefits. There’s clear evidence that physical activity can positively affect the structure and function of various body tissues, including muscles, bones, fat, blood vessels, immune cells, and the central and peripheral nervous systems.¹

But exactly how exercise exerts positive effects at the cellular level was not well understood… until now.

A recent study done at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology analyzed how muscle contractions during exercise can influence the growth and function of brain cells or neurons.

But first, let’s take a closer look at the relationship between muscle cells and neurons.

Cancer is notorious for a reason. It’s one of the toughest diagnoses we face, and it’s common—40% of Americans will be diagnosed in their lifetime, and for cancers like breast and colorectal, the age of onset is trending earlier. Yet many people reach adulthood, and even midlife, without a clear understanding of their own cancer risk.

One of the simplest, most overlooked places to begin building that understanding is your family history.

Cancer often runs in families—not just in our genes, but in our patterns. Many cancers, such as breast, ovarian, colorectal, prostate, and pancreatic, have well-established hereditary components. In fact, 36% of Americans have a first-degree family history of cancer, which should prompt deeper evaluation. But in reality, it often doesn’t.