Our environment can influence our health in very important ways. Some people are more susceptible than others are to certain environmental challenges, which can interact with our individual genetics to affect the risk of many health conditions.

Examples of environmental factors which interact with our genetics include: air pollution, second-hand smoke, insecticides, trans fatty acids, PCBs, and aflatoxins, plus occupational exposures to organic solvents, or to x-rays, or even excessive exposure to sunlight. Even stressful life events can be important environmental variables which can be influenced by our nutritional status and our genetics.

Likewise, certain environmental exposures like moderate sunshine or good social support can also enhance our health, depending in part on our genetics.

Below are just a few examples of recent articles which touch on environmental factors. Members can stay abreast of new research on topics of special interest to themselves, family members, or colleagues.  Join us today. 

Nature and Nurture^®