Ever wondered who’s really running the show inside your body? Spoiler alert: it’s not just you. Hidden in plain sight—and all over you—are roughly a hundred trillion tiny tenants, your microbes, orchestrating a symphony that impacts your weight, mood, and yes, even your risk for serious illnesses. Sounds wild, right? Well, it turns out these microscopic dynamos, collectively known as the microbiome, aren’t just freeloaders; they’re master keys to your overall health. In our hyper-hygienic modern world, many of these crucial critters are under siege, and the fallout can be more dramatic than you’d expect—touching everything from depression to Parkinson’s. I had the privilege to dive deep with Dr. Brett Finlay, microbiologist extraordinaire and co-author of The Microbiome Master Key, who unpacks how our microbial sidekicks shape our lives in ways most of us utterly overlook. Intrigued? You should be. Because the next time your dog wants to lick your face, you might just rethink your answer. LEARN MORE
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