#environmental-factors

#environmental-factors

Where we live plays a much bigger role in our health than previously understood. As much as 80% to 90% of our health outcomes depend on external environmental factors in our wellness ecosystem.

The lead-crime hypothesis posits that lead exposure, particularly in childhood, can have long-term detrimental effects on behavior, linking higher rates of violent crime to environmental factors.

Research shows that being in nature reduces stress, but its role in dementia risk is complex; some exposure may help, while too much can be detrimental.

The elevated incidence of ALS in the small village, where multiple patients are diagnosed, suggests a potential overlap of genetic and environmental factors influencing the disease.

It's estimated that two-thirds of the flavor in bourbon comes from the aging, making what happens in a barrel extremely important for creating the desired flavors, says Brent Elliot, master distiller at Four Roses in Kentucky. Various barrel specifications contribute to particular flavors, but the primary drivers behind flavor development in the barrel are environmental, which are dictated by geography.