Sugar – all you need to know!
With the bubble milk tea hype going on in town, it is nothing new for us being advised on choosing low sugar levels. But how much do you know about this white, sweet substance that is often demonised? What is sugar? Sugar is a class of carbohydrates that has a natural sweet taste. They are […]
How Long Coffee Stays In Your System May Be Due To Your Genes
What is caffeine? Caffeine is a chemical substance naturally found in coffee beans, tea leaves and cocoa beans. It is also present in kola beans. Caffeine helps keep us awake and stay alert. In fact, caffeine is the most widely consumed mood-altering drug in the world! What is the mechanism behind this effect? Our body […]
DNA Tests: 7 Things To Consider Before Taking One
DNA tests are getting more and more common nowadays. With the overwhelming choices of DNA tests available, how do you know which is the right one for you?
Make The Right Choices After DNA Testing
If you are informed about your health risks, you can make the right choices to prevent it from progressing further. How could DNA testing help with that?
Top 5 Fun Areas You Can Improve With Genomics
How can you improve your lifestyle even more? With genomics, of course! Eat better, exercise better, live better, find out how with this article.
All About Gout – What Is It, Symptoms and Genetics
The first symptom of gout is usually pain and swelling in the big toe. Find out what is gout, its symptoms and how your genes may play a role.
Fatty Liver Disease, Too Much Fat In Your Liver!
Fatty liver disease refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver. Having a small amounts of fat in your liver is normal, however too much fat in your liver can lead to long term liver damage.
Hypertension – Your Blood Vessels Are Too Stressed!
Hypertension is a silent disease. In most cases, it develops slowly in our life without any obvious symptoms. It is like a ticking bomb in your body, waiting for the day to explode, but you are not aware of it. Most of the people only discovered they have hypertension after a heart attack or stroke! […]
Genetics and Age-related Macular Degeneration
What is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an acquired disease of the macula characterized by progressive visual impairment because of late-onset neurodegeneration of the photoreceptor-retinal pigment epithelial complex. AMD is a disease of the retina which accounts for 8.7% of blindness worldwide and is the leading cause of visual impairment in […]
How Does Our DNA Contribute To Diabetes
In the previous post, we explored how our genes could influence the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Did you know that there are many other diseases and conditions that are affected by our DNA as well? What is Diabetes Diabetes occurs when your system is not able to transport glucose out of the blood stream […]