Prevention Magazine Recognizes Outsmart Your Genes to Promote the Power of DNA

It is with great honor that Prevention Magazine chose to reference my book, Outsmart Your Genes, in a recent issue. The article discusses that while we can't change our genetic makeup, our genes do not have to be our fate, and that through genetic testing, we can control our health destiny.

A quote from the book describes that genes only determine one possible path: "Think of your genes like a road map of possible routes. Your genes may indicate your map has paths that lead toward heart disease or Alzheimer's, but those paths are not set in stone. They are simply possibilities laid out by your genes."

Nature vs. Nurture

Nature vs. nurture is a common debate regarding what determines a person's risk of medical conditions. Is it your genes or is it your environment? The answer is usually: both.

Most conditions are determined by a combination of genetic and non-genetic elements. This means that decreasing your risk for certain medical conditions is possible by making changes to your environment and lifestyle, even when a genetic predisposition exists.

How Genes Influence Health

Your DNA contains the genetic blueprint that determines many aspects of your biology. When genes are mutated, they may not function optimally, leading to genetic conditions or increased susceptibility to certain medical conditions.

Being able to examine what genetic changes you have in your DNA puts you in more control of your future. The information derived from genetic analysis can help you make choices that counteract the effects of harmful genetic variants.

How Genetic Testing Prevents Medical Conditions

An example of how genetic testing can prevent medical conditions is knowing whether you carry variants in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which increases your risk of developing breast cancer.

Someone who has discovered through genetic testing that they have variations in their BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes can start working with healthcare professionals on preventive measures long before cancer even develops.

Genetic testing can put people on the path of prevention by decreasing the risk of medical conditions developing in the first place. Even when a medical condition does develop, the information from genetic testing can help doctors treat you more effectively for the rest of your life.

Genetic counseling is also growing in popularity because of all the advancements made in genomics. Genetic counseling can be an important part of creating a personalized, genetically tailored plan for disease prevention, especially if genetic testing identifies an increased risk of disease.

Sharing DNA Knowledge for the Greater Good

It is quite an honor to have Prevention Magazine reference my book in their article, as it helps achieve its goal: sharing how DNA can help people live healthier, longer lives.

Get Started With DNA Testing

For those who have not yet taken a DNA test, Sequencing offers whole genome sequencing that reads 100% of your DNA across over 30,000 genes, providing the most comprehensive genetic picture available.

Through the Partner Marketplace, a wide variety of DNA analysis apps and reports enable you to learn as much as possible about your genetic makeup. The marketplace is regularly updated with new apps as genomics researchers discover more about the human genome.

Those who have already taken a DNA test with companies such as 23andMe, Ancestry, MyHeritage, LivingDNA, and similar services can upload their DNA raw data file and then use DNA analysis apps and reports through the Partner Marketplace to learn much more about their DNA.

Embrace the knowledge your DNA holds and learn how to use your DNA to live a healthier, happier, and longer life. Order your whole genome sequencing kit from Sequencing today or upload your existing DNA data for free.