Strokes are the leading cause of death in my family.
Grandfathered into "real" testing at 23andMe, I was unsurprised to learn that I have 2.9x the average risk of developing a venous throboembalism (VTE): deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
I'm only in my late 30s, but I have embarked on a number of lifestyle changes, mostly in the habit category. I use a standing desk at home. I'm sensitive about things like extended sitting, leg-crossing, not moving during flights flights. I use http://breaktimeapp.com when working to remind me to get up for a couple of minutes every 30 minutes.
It's more or less built into the way I behave, which I hope to help as I get older and the risk really accelerates.
Grandfathered into "real" testing at 23andMe, I was unsurprised to learn that I have 2.9x the average risk of developing a venous throboembalism (VTE): deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
I'm only in my late 30s, but I have embarked on a number of lifestyle changes, mostly in the habit category. I use a standing desk at home. I'm sensitive about things like extended sitting, leg-crossing, not moving during flights flights. I use http://breaktimeapp.com when working to remind me to get up for a couple of minutes every 30 minutes.
It's more or less built into the way I behave, which I hope to help as I get older and the risk really accelerates.