What to read next?

Inflammation and Immune Response:

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  Reactions to Antibiotics: Genetic Susceptibility
  Genetics plays a role in the susceptibility to antibiotic allergies. Learn which genetic variants increase your risk.
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  Hacking your migraines: genetics and solutions
  Your genes play a role in your susceptibility to migraines. Find out what is going on when you have a migraine and solutions that fit your genes.
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  Genetic Variant Linked to Side Effects from mRNA vaccines
  Will you get side effects from mRNA vaccines? A genetic variant in the HLA-A gene might cause an increase in your response to the vaccine.

Heart Health (latest articles):

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  Your Genes and Coronary Artery Disease
  Coronary artery disease (CAD) is heritable. Understanding your genes and a ‘heart healthy’ lifestyle can prevent heart attacks and death.
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  Boosting NAD+ to Reverse Aging? Overview of NR and NMN
  Explore the research about how nicotinamide riboside (NR) and NMN are being used to reverse aging. Learn about how your genes naturally affect your NAD+ levels, and how this interacts with the aging process.
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  Hypertension Risk Factor: CYP11B2 Variant
  Hypertension risk can be modifiable in terms of diet and exercise however genetics can play a part in risk. Learn more about how the CYP11B2 variant can increase the risk of hypertension.

Mood and Brain (latest articles):

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  Hacking your migraines: genetics and solutions
  Your genes play a role in your susceptibility to migraines. Find out what is going on when you have a migraine and solutions that fit your genes.
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  HPA Axis Dysfunction: Cortisol and Stress
  Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands in times of stress, and it also plays many roles in your normal bodily functions. It is a multi-purpose hormone that needs to be in the right amount (not too high, not too low) and at the right time. Your genes play a big role in how likely you are to have problems with cortisol.
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  Depression Causes: Genetic Overview
  Depression can have multiple physiological causes. This article ties together 9 separate articles on depression to simply your genetic search.

Disease Prevention (latest articles):

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  Gargling: Clinical trials on reducing respiratory infections
  Does gargling really work for reducing upper respiratory infections? Learn more with a look at the research behind this easy preventive measure and decide whether you should give it a shot.
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  Dry Eyes: Using Genetics to Find Solutions
  Do you suffer from dry eyes? Learn about current research-backed solutions and the genetics links that could increase your susceptibility.
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  Key Genes to check for Alcoholism
  Learn more about the genetic connections to alcohol addiction, how to check your genetic raw data, and what research-backed treatment options are available.

My Story

Hi! I’m Debbie Moon. Welcome to Genetic Lifehacks.

When I first had my genetic data sequenced, I was both amazed at the research available in academic journals and frustrated by the difficult language and disconnected topics.

Genetic Lifehacks began as a way to share what I was learning about genetics with my family and friends. My goal has always been to freely share information so that everyone can benefit.

As the website grew in popularity, I decided that I needed to know more… both more about genetics and more about how the pieces of the biological systems fit together. Since my undergraduate degree was in engineering, I went back to school and received my Master’s degree in Biological Sciences from Clemson University.

Now a full-time endeavor, Genetic Lifehacks has reached over 2 million readers, equipping people to use their genetic data to optimize their health. 

~ Debbie Moon, Founder of Genetic Lifehacks