From head to toe… Genetic influence of the disease
Parental heredity has a great influence on our body. Studies have shown that babies whose mothers live longer live longer. The expression “mom is my future” makes sense. The health portal ‘The Healthy’ of the American magazine ‘Readers Digest’ presented ’12 body characteristics inherited from mothers’.
Dr Niraj Gandotra (psychiatrist) of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the USA said: “Women resemble their mothers in many ways. If you know how and why your mother and grandmother died, you can guess and deal with your health.
1. Bone health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), osteoporosis, which weakens bones with age, affects 25 percent of women and 6 percent of men over the age of 65. Dr. Todd Sontag, a family medicine specialist at Orlando Health, a nonprofit network of hospitals in Orlando, Florida, said: ‘If the mother has osteoporosis, the baby is at high risk for osteoporosis. (kg/㎡), the risk of osteoporosis is high,” he added.
Hip fracture risk is also influenced by maternal or paternal genetics. To lessen the negative effects, you should consume enough calcium and vitamin D and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
2. Skin health
If you ever wonder why wrinkles and skin damage occur, you can figure it out by looking at your mother’s face. According to a study published in the international journal ≪Dermato-Endocrinology≫, the skin age of men and women is influenced by hormones. The mother’s age at which collagen degradation begins (the age at which wrinkles form) is genetic.
The skin type you inherit from your mother and father affects your risk of sun damage and skin cancer. To prevent skin aging, it is helpful to use sunscreens and antiaging essences containing retinol, vitamin C, ferulic acid and vitamin E.
3. Depression
Women are twice as likely to suffer from chronic depression as men due to hormonal changes, trauma and a stress response. According to the results of a study published in the international journal ≪Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology≫, some genetic mutations associated with depression occur only in women. If your mother suffers from depression, you should take a good look at your symptoms and seek treatment. For this it is important to know the history of your family.
4. Eye health
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), women are more likely to develop glaucoma, which puts them at a higher risk of vision problems or blindness. Due to menopause, women are more likely to develop glaucoma and dry eye syndrome. A family history of glaucoma is also important. If your mother or father has glaucoma, you should tell your ophthalmologist and get regular checkups. If the mother had glaucoma, the risk of developing glaucoma and macular degeneration is higher for daughters. To reduce the risk of eye disease, you need to quit smoking.
5. Migraine
If the mother suffered from migraines, the children should also be careful. According to the Migraine Research Foundation (MRF), women are three times more likely to suffer from migraines than men. It is most likely due to hormonal fluctuations. According to the National Headache Foundation (NHF), 70 to 80 percent of migraine sufferers have a relative who suffers from migraines.
Family history is one of the main risk factors for migraines. If the mother suffers from migraines, the baby is more likely to suffer from them too. According to the results of a research published in the international journal ≪Nature≫, migraine could be related to cerebrovascular function. It is desirable to avoid risk factors caused by food such as regular exercise, sleep, stress management and caffeine.
6. Alzheimer’s disease
About two-thirds of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia, are women. Genetic alleles have been identified that increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A mother’s medical history can increase her child’s risk of developing it. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has found that if a mother or father develops early Alzheimer’s, between the ages of 30 and 60, there is a 50 percent chance that the child will inherit the genetic mutation. If your mother has dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, you can reduce your risk by exercising, eating a heart-healthy diet, and maintaining social connections and mental activity.
7. Weight and build
If the mother is of a certain body type or weight, chances are the baby is too. While there is solid research to support the effect of the mother’s body shape and weight on the baby, it’s not the only factor. In many cases, the mother’s lifestyle, such as food and exercise, is learned and passed on to her children. If the mother’s weight is outside the normal range, a healthy diet and exercise can avoid the same fate.
8. Athletic ability and fitness level
A study published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that attainable fitness level is partly determined by genetics and partly by lifestyle. They are often good at certain sports, such as basketball, thanks to the type of muscular and skeletal build they inherit from their parents.
Heredity plays a large role in muscle composition. Most people can’t be as fast as Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps no matter how much they train. Even if you inherit great genes, they are useless if you don’t train and practice them. It is important to exercise every day.
9. Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Mental illness with a genetic link is not limited to depression. A study published in the international journal ≪Lancet≫ has shown that there are genetic markers for serious mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder (manic depression) and schizophrenia (schizophrenia). Families may be reluctant to discuss their history of mental illness for fear of the stigma surrounding mental illness, but it’s important to find out because it can negatively affect their health. The most common medical causes of the urge to kill yourself are mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. It is very important to get diagnosed as soon as possible and receive adequate treatment.
10. Heart disease and stroke
Women may think they don’t need to worry too much about heart disease, but just like men, they need to understand the genetic risk factors for heart disease. Given the genetics of body weight and shape, a baby’s risk of heart disease may be similar to that of its mother. It is important to identify the genetic causes of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease (angina pectoris-myocardial infarction) and stroke (cerebral infarction-cerebral hemorrhage) and deal with them wisely.
11. Diabetes
Diabetes is more common in women than men, and the risk of developing it is partly inherited, says Dr. Richard Honaker, medical director of Your Doctors Online, in a study published in Nature Genetics. he suggests that maternally inherited genetic variations in how women store fat within their bodies may impact their risk of type 2 diabetes. You can reduce your risk by changing your lifestyle.
12. Pregnancy and infertility
If you’re wondering what can happen when you’re pregnant, it’s a good idea to ask your mom. Gestational diabetes, preeclampsia (preeclampsia with hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of pregnancy), nausea and vomiting can be inherited. According to the results of a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (BMJ), severe morning sickness and pregnancy congestion are more common in daughters who have suffered mothers. Endometriosis is also highly hereditary.
Maternal genetic influences on fertility and infertility. Though rare, some women who experience recurrent miscarriages may have genetic chromosomal problems associated with them. The genetic relevance of some causes of infertility, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), has not yet been clearly identified.
