Family History a "The Golden Standard"

A news article today in the Star Tribune of Minneapolis, Minnesota says that "family history remains the gold standard for preventing disease and staying healthy." Since so many diseases or the risk for the diseases are genetic, having your medical professional know that information can prolong or even save your life. Heart attacks, breast cancer, diabetes and other conditions can be tracked and recorded in your family, using primary witnesses, health history interviews and death certificates.

A handy Family History portrait can be created via the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at www.hhs.gov/familyhistory. The site was easy to use and the report it generates easy to read and understand.