Primary Education Topic:
Technology, Accessibility & Transportation
Other Education Topics:
Health & Wellness
Consumers of genetic testing, often of high income, well-educated, and white, frequently are disappointed in test results—especially when paired with typical lifestyle recommendations.
By Colleen M. McBride
On the cutting edge of the self-empowered aging trend are those who wish to delve into their own DNA for clues about their future health. Thanks to technological developments, low-cost genetic tests are now available for as little as $100. The dirty little secret, however, is that the results of such tests rarely prompt even the most health conscious people to make changes in entrenched lifestyle habits.