Genes Are Only Part of the Story
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In summary, genetics does play an important role in health and well-being, and for some, more so than for others. However, in most cases, diet and lifestyle modifications can override genetics if you're willing to make big enough changes. Most of the time, nurture trumps nature, but it's not always easy.
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