Outsmart Your Genes How Understanding Your DNA Will Empower You to Protect Yourself Against Cancer, Alzheimer's, Heart Disease, Obesity, and Many Other Conditions

Name: Outsmart Your Genes How Understanding Your DNA Will Empower You to Protect Yourself Against Cancer, Alzheimer's, Heart Disease, Obesity, and Many Other Conditions
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ISBN: 9780399535574

ISBN-10: 0399535578

ISBN-13: 9780399535574

Edition: 2010

Authors: Brandon Colby

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A top medical geneticist reveals what most doctors don't yet know about genetic testing. Genetic testing is the most exciting-and potentially groundbreaking- medical development in decades. Outsmart Your Genesis the definitive guide for anyone considering genetic testing or curious about its benefits. Separating myth from fact, answering the tough questions, and arming readers with the information they need in order to harness the amazing power of predictive medicine, Outsmart Your Genescovers: •Understanding what genetic testing is-as well as the pros and cons to consider •What genetic testing can reveal about overall health, as well as specific information on cancer, obesity, Alzheimer's,…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 4/6/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 336
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Introduction: An Invitation to Change Your Life



Let's Live Healthier—And Longer



The Power of Predictive Medicine



From Peas to Predictive Medicine



Genetic Screening: How It Works for You



Become Informed About Genetic Screening: Who, What, and Where



Outsmart Your Genetic Destiny with Predictive Medicine



Do These Genes Make Me Look Fat?



Prospective Parents: Getting Pregnant and Protecting Your Future Children



Newborns and Children: Protecting Those Most Dear to Us



Protecting Your Cardiovascular Health by Beating Your DNA



A New Strategy in Our War Against Alzheimer's Disease



Predict, Prevent, and Prevail over Cancer


Afterword: Our Genetic Manifest Destiny


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