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Articles on longevity science (Longevity Lifehacks Substack) with connections to personalized health and genetics.

How to Shift Your iPhone Screen to Red at Night

Learn how to shift your iphone screen to be completely red at night (no blue light) with a triple-click of the power button.

5 Genes that influence nutrition: MTHFR gene, FASD1 gene, LCT Gene BCO1 gene, Histamine Intolerance genes

5 Genes That Can Help You Dial In Your Diet

Tired of guessing which vitamins and nutrients you need more of? Use your genetic raw data to find out your nutrigenomic needs.

Ways to keep your genetic data safe, what to look for in a genetic testing company's privacy statement

Keeping Your Genetic Data Private

There is so much you can learn from your genes! I’m a big fan of genetic testing, but I’m also very concerned about the privacy risks of genetic data.
Let’s look at some of the concerns about genetic testing and some ways to reduce the privacy risks.

23andMe Sale Dates: When does 23 and Me usually go on sale?

Looking for a deal on 23andMe? If you aren’t in a hurry, wait until it goes on sale. Here are the normal sales dates for 23andMe.

How to download your 23andMe raw data file

How to login and download raw data from your 23andMe account (2026 update)

Step-by-step instructions on how to log in to 23 and Me and download your raw data. Be sure to save the file on your computer securely.

Tracking Your Vitamins and Minerals

Tips and tools for tracking your vitamins and minerals intake.

Ordering Lab Tests On Your Own

The best way to know if a genetic variant is affecting you is usually to see where you stand with a blood test.

When does AncestryDNA go on sale?

Keep up to date with the latest AncestryDNA sales!

Convert Your BAM/CRAM or VCF Whole Genome File to a Raw Data Format

Directions on converting a whole genome file into a .txt format that can be used on Genetic Lifehacks.

Converting MyHeritage .csv file to .txt

Quick and easy instructions on how to convert your MyHeritage .csv file into a .txt file. You must use a .txt file to access Genetic Lifehacks membership features.

How to download your AncestryDNA raw data

A quick tutorial on downloading your data from AncestryDNA. If you download it from AncestryDNA, then you can use that data in a variety of ways.

Frequently Asked Questions about 23 and Me Raw Data

Do you have questions about using your 23 and Me raw data? Check out people’s most common questions about using their 23 and Me gene information.

Dirty Genes Protocol: Book Review

Do your genes really get ‘dirty’? The quick answer is no, but discover the meaning behind this concept and how to better relate it to your genes.

finding genetics and health research on reddit

Best Reddit Forums on Genetics

Wanting to find out more about genetics or stay current on research? Reddit is one place for discovering new research studies.

How do I check my Secretor status?

You don’t have to order an expensive secretor test if you already have 23andMe, AncestryDNA, or other genetic raw data – just check your genes.

Dante Labs: How to Download and Convert to 23 and Me format

A step-by-step on how to convert the Dante Labs whole-genome file into a format that looks like 23 and Me or AncestryDNA raw data for use on Genetic Lifehacks.

What happens if I have MTHFR?

Wondering what MTHFR is all about? Learn what the research says about it and how to check your own raw data file.

23 and Me vs Ancestry: Accuracy

Wondering whether to go with an Ancestry.com or 23andMe kit? This is a quick, no-nonsense comparison between the two.

How to delete your DNA from Ancestry.com

This is a quick, step-by-step guide to deleting your DNA data and account on Ancestry.com.

Debunking the “blood-type diet”

Does the science back up the idea that you can lose weight solely based on your blood type? The article explains the different ABO blood types, breaks down the core ideas of a blood type diet, and offer some food for thought on how to approach these methods. (Member’s article)