Why knowing your genetic disorders is essential for a healthy life - Times of India
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Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a substantial transition towards a more personalized and tailored approach to healthcare in the preventive healthcare space. This approach integrates both lifestyle practices and genetic insights of an individual. Consequently, the understanding of our lifestyle choices in the context of our genes can help us make smarter decisions about our health and not follow the traditional ‘hit and trial’ method of caregiving. Dr. Anu Prabha, Research Scientist and Product Manager, Human Genomics, HaystackAnalytics says, “When we consider genetics in conjunction with our lifestyle practices, like what and how much we eat/ consume, what are the exercises we prefer, and what environmental factors are we exposed to, doctors can get a better understanding of their possible health risks and the interventions that might be more effective as opposed to others. For instance, an individual is consistently struggling with high cholest