Sharing family health history at gatherings for better prevention
Health officials urge families to collect three generations of medical history during gatherings such as Thanksgiving. Genetic counselor Karen Brooks notes that knowledge of conditions like cancer and diabetes can guide prevention, with a 3-2-1 rule to flag multiple relatives on one family side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joey Holleman McClatchy
Martha
Karen Brooks
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Brooks
Health and Human Services
Hhs
My Family Health Portrait supports compiling heredity data online
Health experts note rising use of web tools to build family medical histories. The My Family Health Portrait service helps collect data from relatives and save it securely or on a computer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhs
Surviving the Holidays While Keeping Weight in Check
Wellness coach Kylie Helgens of Sisters Health Club shares practical tips for holiday eating. Focus on motivation, bring healthy dishes, eat a protein rich snack before events, enjoy treats in moderation, and stay connected with family activities to curb mindless snacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kylie Helgens
Sisters Health Club
Cedar Rapids
Khelgens
Thewellwoman
Know the signs of heart valve trouble
A reader asks about aortic stenosis and life impact. Stenosis narrows the valve, can require surgery to insert a new valve, and untreated severe cases may lead to chest pain, breathlessness, fainting, or death within years. Echocardiograms assess valve size and guide treatment decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donahue
Donohue
Orlando
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ros
North America
Dr. Donohue
W.W
P.O. Box
Paul Onohue