Leonardo Trasande, M.D., MPP: "We cannot change our genome, which begs the question: What environmental factors are causing a spike in chronic conditions?” Trasande, a pediatrician, author, and professor at NYU, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to reduce your exposure to endocrine disruptors, plus: *How to tell if your canned food is really BPA-free* *Common household items where harsh chemicals lie* *Why "microwave safe" plastic isn't off the hook* *Why scratched plasticware means more than just wear-and-tear* *How opening a window can help limit your chemical exposure* Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Also be sure to check out Trasande's book, Sicker, Fatter, Poorer, which you can find at https://www.leotrasande.com/sicker-fatter-poorer-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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