Do Genetics Determine Our Health

A new high blood pressure diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when the only advice you hear is “cut the salt” or “lose weight.” In this episode, Kara Carper and Brandy Buro break down what to change first to start lowering blood pressure naturally. 

Is dairy bad for your heart… or actually helpful? In this Ask a Nutritionist episode, dietitian Amy Crum clears up the confusion around dairy and heart health. Learn which dairy foods support heart health and which ones don’t, why full-fat fermented dairy can be a better choice t ... Show More

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can show up as winter blues, low energy, low motivation, brain fog, and stronger sugar cravings. In this episode, dietitians Melanie Beasley and Brittni Vincent explain why SAD happens and what actually helps. You’ll get simple, natural solutions ... Show More

How much do our genetics determine our destiny when it comes to how much we weigh? Cambridge geneticist Giles Yeo says your genes play a bigger role than you might think. “In casino terms, the house will always win if the die is weighted just a little bit one way versus the other ... Show More

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and Levels. You may be surprised to learn that your lifestyle and food choices are much better indicators of your health and weight than your genes. While it is true that some genes can predispose you to obesity, type 2 diabetes, or h ... Show More

We host a pre-election health discussion with 4 experts assessing the pressing issues. What are the most pronounced problems, and what health questions have not been raised at all? 

<p>To claim credit for this episode, visit: <a href='https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-podcast-genes-your-health#group-tabs-node-course-default2'>Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Genes & Your Health</a></p> <p>Guest: Iftikhar J. Kullo, M.D. (<a href='https: ... Show More

Our partners, our parents, our kids, our sisters, our brothers, our friends, all the people we love. How on earth do we motivate them to a healthier, happier way of living? And can we? GMO's! We cannot ignore. So Jillian helps us figure out how to deal with them. Jillian takes ca ... Show More

Despite being one of the earliest recognized genetic diseases, many aspects of Huntington’s disease remain shrouded in mystery. This stems in part from our limited grasp on how our own minds work but also from the dark history of Huntington’s disease and the shame and silence tha ... Show More

<p>Functional genomics is a gene testing modality with enormous value that many are completely unaware of. Bob Miller is a traditional naturopath specializing in genetic-specific nutrition. He's the founder of the NutriGenetic Research Institute, devoted to testing and helping pe ... Show More

Ahead of the election, The Health Report hosts a discussion between experts about the pressing health issues. What are the most pronounced problems, and what health questions have not been raised at all? 

This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Athletic Greens. We are amidst a metabolic health and obesity crisis that has taken the world by force, hijacking our biology, creating cellular dysfunction, and ultimately making us overweight, depressed, infertile, and chronic ... Show More