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Family medical history is one of the first things discussed during a routine doctor’s appointment, but it is often one of the easiest details to overlook. A few questions are asked, a few boxes are checked, and the conversation moves on. For many people, that is perfectly reasonable. For others, those answers may hold important clues about health risks that have existed for generations. Inherited conditions such as Lynch syndrome are linked to a significantly higher lifetime risk of several cancers. The condition is associated with mutations in DNA repair genes, including the MSH2 gene mutation, and it can pass…
About a decade ago, the wearables industry was all about conspicuous technology. Whether it was fitness bands or smart watches, the products made no attempt to hide their purpose upon entering any room. It all came down to performance, not style. Today, the conversation looks very different. The use of health-tracking rings is becoming a trend in the realm of personal technology. Devices able to monitor one’s sleep quality, recovery levels, activity and overall well-being are getting increasingly common among professionals, athletes, entrepreneurs and consumers alike. At the same time, one question remains to be answered: Why must technology have…
When people talk about entrepreneurship, they often focus on growth. More customers. More revenue. More locations. Kelly R. Scott remembers something different. She remembers the families. For years, Little Britches was the kind of business where customers didn’t simply walk in, make a purchase, and leave. Parents came looking for advice. Expectant mothers stopped by with questions. Families returned as their children grew. Over time, many customers became familiar faces, and many familiar faces became relationships. That sense of connection was one of the reasons Scott loved the work. “It’s never just been about selling something,” she says. “The relationships…