Imagine doing everything “right.” You eat reasonably well, you stay active, you don’t smoke. And yet, your cholesterol stays stubbornly high—sometimes very high. For many people, this isn’t about willpower or lifestyle. It’s about genetics. One of the most common inherited conditions affecting cholesterol is familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). It causes…
Wellness DNA tests have become incredibly popular. With a simple saliva sample, you can receive reports that claim to reveal everything from your ideal diet to your fitness “type,” vitamin needs, and even some health risks. For many people, these results feel empowering—like a shortcut to better lifestyle choices. But…
Most of us visit a doctor only when we feel unwell. Traditional healthcare has largely been reactive—treating disease after symptoms appear. But genomics is helping change that approach. Today, genetic and genomic testing can sometimes identify health risks early, allowing people to take preventive steps before illness develops. This is…
