Thursday, March 10, 2011

Family History Can Save Your Life

Researching family history can be extremely rewarding and can satisfy a hunger rooted deep within us. It will answer questions such as: where did I come from, who am I, and why am I here? But among all the benefits of researching your family history, who knew that it could save your life? A knowledge of your family history helps identify common genetic traits that lead to certain cancers and other illnesses. If you are aware of a family line of genetic illness, talk to your doctor to see if you need to be screened or tested. Get tested early. Many illnesses can be discovered years before there are any symptoms. There have been numerous cases where family history has saved lives. You can not afford to be ignorant. Click here to learn more about family history and your risk of disease.

1 comment:

  1. I agree that family history can save a life. Knowing that a potential risk is there will help people be more cautious, have continuous doctor check ups, and keep themselves healthy to give their lives the best possibility of being long.

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