Why We Get Sick
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Overcome the Genetic Excuse with Everyday Control

Overcome the Genetic Excuse with Everyday Control

from Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease―and How to Fight It by Benjamin Bikman

How to Apply This

  1. Identify your inherited risk honestly. Note any close relatives with diabetes, heart disease, or infertility. Use this as motivation, not discouragement.

  2. Focus on controllable factors. Prioritize physical activity, smart nutrition, and regular checkups. Design routines that make the right choice the easy one.

  3. Tune out negative self-talk about fate. Catch yourself when blaming genes for stuck progress. Remind yourself daily change shapes outcomes far more than genetics alone.

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