Future-Proofing Your Health

Want to have good health for many years to come? It starts with small steps you take today. Browse the trusted resources below and take action to improve your long-term health.

Ready to eat better?

Choosing healthy foods can be tough in the moment. Fortunately, learning a bit more about nutrition and setting up your pantry (and your day) for success can make a big difference.

• Healthy Eating Tips — U.S. Centers for Disease Control
• Eat Healthy — American Cancer Society

Ready to be more active?

Exercise is great for your body—and for your brain. Make movement a regular part of your routine by incorporating moderate-intensity activities, such as brisk walking, and gradually increasing your activity as you're able.

• How to Be More Active — American Heart Association
• Tips for Long-term Exercise Success — American Heart Association

Looking to sleep better?

Healthy sleep starts with a consistent sleep schedule, a relaxing bedtime routine, and a comfortable sleep environment. Limiting caffeine, screen time, bright lights, and heavy meals before bed can also support better quality, restorative sleep.

• How to Get Healthy Sleep — American Heart Association
• How Sleep Affects Your Health — American Cancer Society

Ready to embrace your social connections?

A Harvard study shows the power of community. The study, which has been underway for nearly 80 years, found that relationships—and how happy a person is in their relationships—has a powerful influence on health. The people who were the most satisfied in their relationships in middle age were the healthiest at age 80.

• What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness — TED Talk
• Adult Development Study — Harvard

Ready to make sure you're doing all you can to prevent cancer?

Regular cancer screenings can help detect cancer early, while healthy lifestyle choices—such as avoiding tobacco, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, and limiting alcohol—can help reduce the risk of developing cancer.

• Cancer Facts: Prevention and Screening — American Cancer Society
• Risk Factors for Cancer (Video) — National Cancer Institute

Looking for more?

Your healthcare provider is a great person to ask for personalized resources. So is the Genomic Life navigation team—we would be happy to discuss your goals and help you make a plan for achieving them.

To speak with a Genomic Life navigator, simply send an email to navigation@genomiclife.com or request a callback at (844) 694-3666.