From head to toe… the genetic influence of the disease
Parental heredity has a great influence on our body. Studies have shown that children 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’ introduced ’12 body characteristics inherited from mothers’.
Dr. Niraj Gandotra (psychiatrist) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the US said, “Women resemble their mothers in many ways. Knowing how and why her mother as well as her grandmother died, she can guess and cope with her own health,” she said.
1. Bone Health
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), osteoporosis, which weakens bones with age, affects 25% of women and 6% of men over the age of 65. Dr. Todd Sontag, a family medicine specialist at Orlando Health, a non-profit network of hospitals in Orlando, Florida, said, “If the mother has osteoporosis, the child is at high risk for osteoporosis. (kg/㎡), the risk of osteoporosis is high,” he added.
The risk of hip fracture is also influenced by maternal or paternal genetics. To reduce the adverse 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 tell 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 breakdown begins (the age at which wrinkles form) is genetic.
The type of skin you inherit from your mother and father affects your risk of sun damage and skin cancer. To prevent skin aging, using sunscreen and anti-aging essence containing retinol, vitamin C, ferulic acid, and vitamin E is helpful.
3. Depression
Women are twice as likely to suffer from chronic depression than men as a result of hormonal changes, trauma and a response to stress. According to the results of a study published in the international journal ≪Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology≫, certain genetic mutations associated with depression only occur in women. If the mother has depression, she should be aware of her symptoms and seek treatment. This is why knowing your family history is important.
4. Eye Health
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), women are more likely to develop glaucoma, which puts them at higher risk of vision impairment or blindness. Because of 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 have regular check-ups. If a mother has glaucoma, her daughter is at higher risk of developing glaucoma and macular degeneration. To reduce the risk of eye disease, you must quit smoking.
5. Migraine
If the mother suffered from migraines, the children should be careful too. 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 migraine.
Family history is one of the major risk factors for migraines. If the mother has migraines, the child is more likely to have them too. According to research results published in the international journal ≪Nature≫, migraine headaches may 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. There are genetic alleles that have been identified that increase the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. A mother’s medical history can increase her child’s risk of developing it. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) found that if a mother or father developed Alzheimer’s disease early in their 30s to mid-60s, their children have a 50% chance of inheriting the genetic mutation. If your mother has dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, you can reduce your risk by exercising, eating heart-healthy foods, and maintaining social ties and mental activity.
7. Weight and body type
If the mother has a certain body type or weight, the child is likely to be too. Although there is solid research supporting the effect of mother’s body shape and weight on her child, it is 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 the level of achievable fitness is partly determined by genetics and partly by lifestyle. They are often good at certain sports, such as basketball, thanks to the type of muscle and skeletal structure they inherit from their parents.
Heredity plays a strong role in muscle composition. Most people can’t get as fast as Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps, no matter how much they train. Even if you inherit great genes, they are of no use 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≫ showed 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 is important to find out because it can adversely affect their health. The most common medical causes of the urge to kill oneself are mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. It is very important to get a diagnosis as soon as possible and receive appropriate treatment.
10. Heart disease and stroke
Women may think they don’t have to worry too much regarding heart disease, but just like men, they need to understand the genetic risk factors for heart disease. Given the genetics of weight and body shape, a child’s risk of heart disease may be similar to that of the 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, chief medical officer of Your Doctors Online, in a study published in Nature Genetics. suggests that maternally inherited genetic variations in how women store fat inside their bodies may affect their risk of type 2 diabetes. You can lower 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 mother. Gestational diabetes, preeclampsia (preeclampsia with high blood pressure and proteinuria following 20 weeks of pregnancy), nausea and vomiting are likely to be inherited. According to the results of a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (BMJ), severe morning sickness or congestion in pregnancy is more common in daughters who suffer from mothers. Endometriosis is also highly hereditary.
Maternal genetic influences on fertility and infertility. Although 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.