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Vitamin D: Sometimes a Healthy Diet and Sunshine Isn’t Enough
Being aware of your specific genes can help you make more informed decisions about the foods and exercises that are right (or wrong!) for your body—all of which can help prevent health problems later down the road.* Written by: Jamie December 12, 2019 What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, magnesium,…
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Night Owls and Early Birds: Is it in Your Genes?
Do you stay up late and have a hard time waking up in the morning? It may not be your fault. It may be your genes! Written by: Jamie November 22, 2019 Are you a night owl or an early bird? A night owl is someone that despite following healthy sleep habits, has a hard…
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At What Cost: A Tale of Lost Privacy in America
What price are you willing to pay to learn the exact breakdown of your heritage? Some of the big players in the genetic industry may lead you to believe that you are only going to pay a modest $59 for testing. Unfortunately, the price may actually be much more than that. Take a moment to…
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Is Your Phone Listening To You?
It may sound crazy, but it is more likely than it may seem. Have you ever had a conversation with a friend about an item you are interested in, or a trip you are planning, only to notice relevant ads showing up a day later? For those who have experienced this situation, it is unsettling.…
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Iron: Is Supplementing Dangerous For Your Genes?
Being aware of your specific genes can help you make more informed decisions about the foods and exercises that are right (or wrong!) for your body—all of which can help prevent health problems later down the road.* Written by: Jamie October 18, 2019 What is Iron? Iron is an essential mineral for blood production that…
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A Longer Lifespan and Healthy Aging May be in Your Genes!
Written by: Jamie October 4, 2019 What is FOXO3? Forkhead box O3 protein (FOXO3) helps regulate genes involved in DNA repair, tumor suppression, immune function, and resistance to oxidative stress, among other things. Some variants of FOXO3 are associated…
Read MoreBreaking bonds with Google (Part 2)
This is a continuation of our earlier post on breaking ties with Google. If you haven’t seen that yet check it out here. In this post we will continue to examine alternatives to other google services outside of the search & email space. Maps & Navigation Navigation & map services will likely be the most…
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Vitamin B12: Why You Should Care Even if You Eat Meat
Being aware of your specific genes can help you make more informed decisions about the foods and exercises that are right (or wrong!) for your body—all of which can help prevent health problems later down the road.* Written by: Jamie September 6, 2019 What is Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is an essential, water-soluble…
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Should We Worry About Eugenics?
With all of the admitted benefits of direct to consumer genetic testing, I think it is also important to speak about it’s seedy underbelly. Let’s talk about the elephant in the room – eugenics. What are eugenics? According to Oxford Dictionary, eugenics is “the science of improving a human population by controlled breeding to increase…
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