Personalized prevention
We are surrounded by more health advice than ever. But what's really right for you? Should you focus more on your diet, and if so, how? What kind of exercise is best? Do a few extra pounds really matter?
In the past, we could only answer those questions in very general ways. Everyone got the same recommendations on nutrition and exercise. But now, you can advance beyond one-size-fits-all suggestions. The health insights from your DNA test can point you toward the prevention measures most suited to you. For example:
- While general nutritional advice suggests that everyone include omega-3s in their diet, we show you which of the conditions you're at risk for have a scientifically proven omega-3 health connection.
- If you are at increased risk for both a heart attack and osteoarthritis, regular exercise will benefit your heart. But with your other risk in mind, you'll also know to keep that exercise low-impact.
To help you make the most of your genetic test results, we encourage you to talk with a Navigenics Genetic Counselor and learn how to address your personal risks.