Rovenia Brock
Rovenia Brock
knew medical pieces problems until
I knew there were medical problems in my family. But until I got everything down on paper, I hadn't put all the pieces together.
change family history lifestyle reduce risk
You can't change your genes, but you can change your lifestyle and, in turn, reduce your risk factors. Family history doesn't have to be your destiny.
aunt conditions martha means medical modern risk says terms translate uncle
When Great-Aunt Martha says uncle so-and-so had a 'touch of sugar,' it means he had diabetes. When someone says aunt so-and-so was senile, it could mean she had Alzheimer's disease. When someone had 'hardening of the arteries,' it usually means coronary artery disease. 'Spells,' 'fits' and all of those old-fashioned terms all translate to modern medical conditions you could be at risk for.