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Finding out about a person's history through genealogy has been popular for hundreds of years, but in recent decades it's becoming increasingly trendy and sometimes even necessary to trace your medical history through DNA testing. Once you receive the test results, you can discover interesting and often vitally important information about your genes and your ancestors' genetic makeup. What Can DNA Testing Determine? A study of your genetics can indicate...
A home DNA test like the ones from Ancestry DNA or 23andMe is a great way to get some information on where you're from and who your forefathers were. While this is important to you, it probably doesn't mean a whole lot to your doctor. So what good can a home DNA test be to you AND your doctor? The short answer is, lots. The long answer takes a little...
Unlocking your genetic secrets could change your life. With DNA testing, you can find out who you are, where you came from, and what the future holds. You can even discover how your ancestors affect your future health. You have more DNA in your body than you probably realize. Put all your DNA molecules end to end, and they would reach from the Earth to the Sun and...
Advances in technology have allowed us to better explore who we are and where we come from. Whether you invested in AncestryDNA to better understand your true ethnicity or reconnect with your past, your DNA results provide you with genealogy data to support your “family matching” journey. As you begin to connect with your true identity, this can lead you on a journey — one that you may have never...
Understanding where you came from is important for so many reasons. After all, there is only one you. By learning your family history, you can discover who your ancestors were, where they lived, and even how your ancestry may impact your future health. For the most part, understanding your family tree can provide you with a greater sense of belonging and purpose. As stated in a CNN report, by the eighth...
For a number of years now, the general public has been able to access their ancestry through science — more specifically, DNA. By providing a genetic sample, research can tell you more about your family history and more recently, how your genes impact your overall health. Although there are a number of ancestry service platforms, including Ancestry and Family Tree, 23andMe focuses on both family history and genetic health risks....
In an ideal world, everyone would eat a well-balanced diet and nutritional deficiencies wouldn’t exist. However, we all know that this is far from reality and for most, it is nearly impossible. As stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on average, Americans only consume around one to two vegetables and one fruit daily. This has led to significant deficiencies, which have since been linked to a wide range...
There are plenty of ingredients on the market that claim to have amazing health benefits and one of the most popular is green tea extract. Green tea extract is made from a plant called the Camellia sinensis. While many people enjoy the benefits of drinking green tea, an easy way to get the advantages and health benefits is with green tea extract, which comes in a variety of forms like...
Also known as pantothenic acid, vitamin B5 is an essential nutrient for human health. The name "pantothenic acid" comes from the Greek word "pantothen," which means "everywhere." And, indeed, vitamin B5 is nearly everywhere around you. Most of the foods you eat have a certain amount of pantothenic acid. That's because this nutrient is essential for all forms of life, so it's present in almost all plants and animals. The human body needs...
Boron is a chemical element found in soil, rocks and water. It's essential for the growth of plants and for the health of many animals. Though this element is not a vitamin or an essential nutrient like iron, magnesium or calcium, boron might be essential for human health. Researchers have substantial evidence that boron helps convert vitamin D into the active form the body can use, plays a role in calcium and...
