DNA 101
6 FAQs about Nutrigenomic Testing
What is nutrigenomics? ‘Nutrigenomics’ is an amalgam of two words — nutrition and genome. The word ‘genome’ refers to the genetic makeup of an individual while ‘nutrition’ refers to the…
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All You Need to Know about Nutrigenomics Testing
Nutrigenomics Testing The word Nutrigenomics is a combination of two words: nutrition and genome. Nutrition refers to the nutritional needs you body requires to remain healthy and genome refers to…
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How is DNA Extracted From a Sample?
Over the years, DNA tests have been continuously refined to the point where people, in the comforts of their own home, can provide a sample that lab technicians can use…
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Why Your Genes and Diet Go Hand in Hand
Calorie counting used to be a go-to method for watching your weight and monitoring how much you consume each day. While some health enthusiasts and dieters swear by the calorie…
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Are You a Genetic Carrier? What It Means and How Screening Works
While 99% of our DNA is the same among everyone, that 1% can mean a lot of variations in a person. It’s what determines our eye and hair color, our…
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How Does Your DNA Impact Your Skin?
“Anti-aging” is a buzzword in the health and beauty community, and the global anti-aging market is expected to reach $331.41 billion by 2021. That’s a lot of money being spent…
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Can Your DNA Determine What Diet Is Best For You?
The foods we eat, more importantly the way we metabolize these foods, play a big role in our weight management. Many times people start a diet in hopes of being…
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Getting to Know Adiponectin
There can be many barriers along the journey towards weight loss and better health. Have you ever stopped to think how your adiponectin levels may be contributing to your weight…
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Why Some of Us Can’t Drink Milk — The Genetics of Lactose Intolerance
Milk, no surprise, is pretty nutritious. It contains proteins, carbohydrates, micronutrients, and plenty of calcium. But there are some of us who cannot drink milk without experiencing abdominal cramps, bloating,…
KEEP READING…6 FAQs about Nutrigenomic Testing
What is nutrigenomics? ‘Nutrigenomics’ is an amalgam of two words — nutrition and genome. The word ‘genome’ refers to the genetic makeup of an individual while ‘nutrition’ refers to the…
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How Important Are Fruits and Vegetables for Your Body
No matter how cliché it may sound, eating fruits and vegetables is needed to keep your body healthy and functioning to its optimum level. You have been hearing it for…
KEEP READING…All You Need to Know about Nutrigenomics Testing
Nutrigenomics Testing The word Nutrigenomics is a combination of two words: nutrition and genome. Nutrition refers to the nutritional needs you body requires to remain healthy and genome refers to…
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Fast Food and Obesity – The Cause and Effect Relationship
Did you know that 75¾% of the American population is likely to be overweight and obese by 2020? According to the Centers for Disease and Disease Control and Prevention, 36%…
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Paleo Diet – Do’s and Dont’s
Paleo diet is all about eating natural and healthy food that is free from all kinds of processing. If you are new to this diet or are planning to start…
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How Your Body Extracts Nutrients from Food, Part 1
When we think about healthy eating, we often think about fruits and vegetables that contain vitamins and minerals. So, if we want to increase our potassium intake, we may eat…
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How Your Body Extracts Nutrients from Food, Part 2
In the first part of this piece, we shared that even if you’re eating whole and healthy foods, your body could be absorbing as little as 10% to as much…
KEEP READING…Why Your Genes and Diet Go Hand in Hand
Calorie counting used to be a go-to method for watching your weight and monitoring how much you consume each day. While some health enthusiasts and dieters swear by the calorie…
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Is Psoriasis in Your Genes?
Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious skin disorder and is among the most widespread autoimmune, genetic diseases in the United States. According to the National Institute of Health in the US,…
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Preparing for Summer – 4 Ways to Keep Your Skin Fresh and Healthy
The summer season is here! It brings along a number of fun things to do and eat, and now is the time to flaunt all your beautiful and vibrant summer…
KEEP READING…How Does Your DNA Impact Your Skin?
“Anti-aging” is a buzzword in the health and beauty community, and the global anti-aging market is expected to reach $331.41 billion by 2021. That’s a lot of money being spent…
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Is Acne Genetic?
Is Acne Genetic? There are countless myths and old wives’ tales about acne, from its causes to its cures. The genetics of acne is one such popular discussion in the…
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Home skin DNA genetic test: Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Once, skincare involved visits to a doctor, cosmetician, or drugstore and trying out products and treatments and just hoping for the best. However, today, advances in technology, science, and medicine,…
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The Future of Medicine—The Next Ten Years: Part Three
Part III So what’s the future of medicine? If anyone can answer this question, Dr. Michael Nova, Chief Innovation Officer of OmeCare can. Dr. Nova’s innovations span from creating health…
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5 Factors that Affect Your Metabolic Rate
Metabolism is the defined as the sum of all the chemical changes and processes that take place inside our body and affect its existence, development and functioning. Metabolism affects the…
KEEP READING…How Your Body Extracts Nutrients from Food, Part 2
In the first part of this piece, we shared that even if you’re eating whole and healthy foods, your body could be absorbing as little as 10% to as much…
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Cigarettes and Your DNA: Another Reason to Quit Smoking
Even smokers know smoking cigarettes kills. Every year, smoking causes nearly half a million deaths in the U.S. and can cause a number of other health problems, including stroke and…
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How to Keep Your Immune System Strong During the Cold and Flu Season
With the winter season come the holidays—and the cold and flu. This year, in particular, flu season has started early and at higher, more aggressive levels than previous years. While…
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The Genetics Behind Your Caffeine Consumption
Caffeine is undoubtedly one of the world’s most widely used stimulant due to its stimulating effects on the central nervous system. According to the US Department of Agriculture, world coffee…
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Alcohol Flush: A Healthy Glow or Health Concern
Drinking alcoholic beverages is a way to relax, let loose and have fun! However, for some it is exceedingly unpleasant due to their body’s adverse reaction to alcohol. One such…
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10 Habits, Traits, and Preferences You Didn’t Know Your Genes Determined
In the last few decades, we’ve learned a lot about how our genes determine or influence our health and biological makeup. Scientists once thought if you were genetically predisposed to…
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Eating too Much and Sleeping – What’s the Connection?
There are many of us who feel sleepy after eating. They feel tired and can immediately fall off to sleep; all they need is a couch. This is a natural…
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What Is the Difference Between Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders?
How do Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders differ? If you visit your family physician with a skin problem, they’ll refer you to a dermatologist; if you’re wheezing to an allergist;…
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The Future of Medicine—The Next Ten Years: Part Three
Part III So what’s the future of medicine? If anyone can answer this question, Dr. Michael Nova, Chief Innovation Officer of OmeCare can. Dr. Nova’s innovations span from creating health…
KEEP READING…Getting to Know Adiponectin
There can be many barriers along the journey towards weight loss and better health. Have you ever stopped to think how your adiponectin levels may be contributing to your weight…
KEEP READING…Is Psoriasis in Your Genes?
Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious skin disorder and is among the most widespread autoimmune, genetic diseases in the United States. According to the National Institute of Health in the US,…
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The High Risk Breast Cancer Gene: PALB2
If you have a strong family history of breast cancer but tested negative for BRCA1 and BRCA2, there’s another key gene you may want to have checked – PALB2. A…
KEEP READING…Why Some of Us Can’t Drink Milk — The Genetics of Lactose Intolerance
Milk, no surprise, is pretty nutritious. It contains proteins, carbohydrates, micronutrients, and plenty of calcium. But there are some of us who cannot drink milk without experiencing abdominal cramps, bloating,…
KEEP READING…All You Need to Know About Lipids
It is the 10th of May, the National Lipids Day. Let us take this as an opportunity to learn more about lipids and how important they are for human health.…
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How Important is Sleep for a Healthy Mind and Body
Who doesn’t like sleeping? It makes you feel better and refreshes you after a tiring day. But, did you know that the benefits of sleep go beyond just making you…
KEEP READING…5 Factors that Affect Your Metabolic Rate
Metabolism is the defined as the sum of all the chemical changes and processes that take place inside our body and affect its existence, development and functioning. Metabolism affects the…
KEEP READING…Fast Food and Obesity – The Cause and Effect Relationship
Did you know that 75¾% of the American population is likely to be overweight and obese by 2020? According to the Centers for Disease and Disease Control and Prevention, 36%…
KEEP READING…Cigarettes and Your DNA: Another Reason to Quit Smoking
Even smokers know smoking cigarettes kills. Every year, smoking causes nearly half a million deaths in the U.S. and can cause a number of other health problems, including stroke and…
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