Crossposted from Public Health Insider

We come in contact with a lot of chemicals in our daily lives, including the products we use to shower, the food we eat, and the air we breathe during our commutes. Not all chemicals are bad for people, but some can seriously hurt our health. Things like lead, formaldehyde, PFAS, and phthalates have health impacts ranging from allergic reactions and cancer to harm to brain development and the reproductive system.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by this, but there are many things that people can do individually, at low or no cost, to reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals. I got top tips from Dr. Shirlee Tan, Senior Toxicologist at Public Health, on how we can protect ourselves from harmful chemicals. Read more.