Did you know discovering your roots can greatly assist in your present day health? Many conditions are hereditary and/or psychosomatic. Knowing and understanding your genealogy can help you diagnose, treat and even avoid these conditions in ourselves and our children. Additionally, knowing your regional heritage and lifestyles is a great help in consuming the proper foods and avoiding those that are harmful.
The following are top health risk factors, that can better be avoided or altered with our genealogical knowledge.
Cigarette smoking
Diabetes mellitus
Diagnosed high blood pressure
Family history of coronary disease or other atherosclerotic disease in parents/siblings
High cholesterol
High Resting HR
High triglyceride and/or abnormal
High-density lipoprotein ration
Obese/Overweight
Poor eating habits
Sedentary lifestyle
REFERENCE: Exercise Standards and Guidelines Reference Manual, ©1995 Aerobics and Fitness Associations of America, Sherman Oaks, CA.
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