Knowledge of family history may help protect your health

Family inheritence works on more than just physical features; medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes or a susceptibility to cancer can also be passed down through the generations.

Looking into the health history of your family can help in maintaining good health. Though it may seem a little morbid, taking time to look at what conditions family members may have died from can help medical experts assess what your risk of developing a condition may be.

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