family history

Relatives enjoy gathering for Thanksgiving and the holidays. They gather to enjoy great food and to stay connected. This inherent connection follows us, especially when it comes to our health. Like the tendency for blue eyes, our parents and grandparents can pass on a predisposition to disease. These include diabetes, cancer, and many cardiovascular problems such as stroke, heart arrhythmia and coronary disease and other contributing factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol. But … [Read more...] about Knowing Family History