Outsmart Your Genes

By: Brandon Colby

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Synopsis: Genetic testing is the most exciting-and potentially groundbreaking-medical development in decades. Outsmart Your Genes is 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, the book clearly explains: *What genetic testing entails and the types of cutting-edge information that genetic testing technologies care can provide BR> *What genetic information can reveal about overall health, including how you and your doctor can use that information to create a personalized plan to prevent cancer, Alzheimer's, heart disease, obesity, and many other conditions *How genetic testing can help both prospective and current parents protect the health of their children *How your genetic information allows you to predict which medications and supplements will be the most effective and least dangerous for you *Essential terms and issues to understand before speaking with a doctor