Resources
“Detox Me”–an app for Healthier Living
The Silent Spring Institute’s Detox Me app is a free clean lifestyle guide that walks you through simple, research-based tips on how to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals where you live, work, a…
What Poisons are in your body?
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof wrote an interactive opinion piece in which you can see what toxins you’ve been exposed to based on items in your home and on your body.
Environmental Burden of Disease in Six European Countries
This study, by Hanninen et al, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, found that between 3–7% of the annual burden of disease in the participating countries was associated with the certain …
A description of REACH, the EU version of the EPA
REACH is an acronym for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. This paper details why it was formed and its scope of work within the EU.
The critical importance of lifestyle behaviors in cancer prevention
A study by Anand et al, published in the journal Pharmaceutical Research, details the critical role of lifestyle behaviors in causing cancer.
MIcroplastics found in 93% of bottled water
Researchers examined 11 different brands of water purchased in 9 countries Researchers examined 11 different brands of water purchased in 9 countries, and found microplastics in 93% of samples.
Goal-Setting Worksheet
Your success depends on setting goals that really matter to you. Write down your goals, put them where you can see them, and renew them regularly.
Weekly Exercise and Physical Activity Plan
Use this form to make your own exercise and physical activity plan.
Monthly Progress Test
Take the tests from the Measuring Your Fitness Progress tip sheet, record your scores, and watch your progress.
Find Your Starting Point – Activity Log
Use this activity log to write down how much time you are physically active (for example, walking, gardening, playing a sport, dancing, lifting weights).
Track-Your-Activities Worksheets
You can use this form to record your endurance activities. Try to build up to at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity endurance activity on most or all days of the week. Every day is best.
Organic food associated with lower risk of breast cancer
An abstract published in the journal Current Developments in Nutrition described a study by Park et al that found that organic produce consumption was associated with reduced breast cancer risk.
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