Mind Over Limits

Toxic Threads: PFAS In Your Athletic Wear Explained

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We all know our athletic wear is supposed to support our performance, not sabotage our health. But what if the very clothes you sweat, stretch, and squat in are laced with toxic chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, infertility, and more? Welcome to the uncomfortable truth behind performance gear and “forever chemicals” — a phrase […]

Toxic Turf? PFAS Chemicals Found in Sports Fields

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Artificial turf has long been marketed as the ultimate playing surface—low maintenance, weather-resistant, and durable. But there’s a dirty secret beneath those synthetic blades: PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals.” Recent reports have found that athletes—especially young ones—are being exposed to these toxic substances at alarming levels simply by playing on […]

Toxic Secrets in Smartwatch Bands: What Athletes Must Know

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Wearable technology like smartwatches and fitness trackers has become an integral part of modern fitness culture. These devices promise to monitor health metrics, improve athletic performance, and offer convenience in tracking personal goals. However, a recent study by researchers at the University of Notre Dame exposes a troubling truth: many smartwatches and fitness tracker bands […]