Everyone says you got your brains from Mom, but what about the high cholesterol and heart disease on Dad’s side of the family? How can you know whether you inherited those too? Taking a family health history will make it easier to sort out your genetic heritage, and what you learn will benefit other relatives and your doctors too. By sharing the data with health providers, you help them determine what tests you need, what risk factors to keep an eye on, and what guidance to give to reduce your odds of getting sick.
Jan 04, 2010
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