Epigenetics shows that inequality is not just experienced, but is biologically embedded. Chronic stressors like racism, poverty, and environmental exposure can alter gene expression, reshape the body’s stress response, and even accelerate cardiovascular disease risk across generations.
Read MoreThough we may not realize it, we rely heavily on our sense of smell to get through the day. Our ability to smell alerts us to dangers in our environment, keeps us aware of our personal hygiene, and is responsible for most of our perception of taste. For those with
