How to Collect Your Family Health History: A Genetic Counselor Explains

Knowing your family health history can be one of the most powerful tools for preventing disease and personalizing your medical care. In this video, I walk you through exactly how to collect it, who to talk to, what to ask, and how to record it.

As a board-certified genetic counselor, I’ve helped thousands of people better understand their health risks through their family history. Let's talk about why family history matters for screening and prevention, who counts as a biological relative for genetic risk, what info to gather (diagnoses, ages, cause of death, etc.), tips for bringing up health conversations with family, and what to do if you don’t know your family history (adopted, donor-conceived, family doesn't talk, etc)

🔗 RESOURCES:
📄 Download the free Family History Questionnaire at https://www.denadna.com/freebies
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✨ Even if your history is incomplete, start where you can! Your future self (and your doctor) will thank you.

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