Reading Time: 10 minutesWe’ve all thought it at least once in our lives about how blessed – or cursed – we are to have inherited certain genes from our parents. You also worry about how your genes affect your health because you think of the diseases that “run in the family”.

Turns out, just because someone in your family has a certain disease, it doesn’t mean that you will be doomed with the same disease.

Yes, some health issues are greatly influenced by your genes. But you may be able to control more than you think.

Read on to learn how your genes affect your health and how you can outsmart your genes to live a healthier and happier life.