Your genes are like the cards you're dealt in a poker game. Some people inherit a greater risk of diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, or cancer, but genetic predisposition does not guarantee disease. Diet, sleep, stress, trauma, environmental exposures, and epigenetic regulation can influence how inherited risks unfold. Discover how everyday choices may change the odds of chronic disease and premature aging. A genetic predisposition is a reason for vigilance, not a declarat