Asthma
Difficulty breathing when exercising
Cancer
A disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.
Diabetes
Need to regulate blood sugar levels
Environmental Factors
Factors effecting a situation that are caused by your environment.
Family Health History
The history of your family health
Family Tree
a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family; a genealogical tree
Gene
transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring
Genealogy
a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor
Genetics
the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics
Heart Disease
several types of heart conditions
High Cholesterol
a high amount of cholesterol, a waxy substance found in your blood
Heredity
the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another
Hypertension
when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high
Maiden Name
the surname that a married woman used from birth, prior to its being legally changed at marriage
Maternal
relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth
Medical History
history of a persons health
Obesity
excessive fat
Osteoporosis
a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue
Paternal
related through the father
Predisposition
a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition
Preventive Care
Routine health care that includes screenings, check-ups, and patient counseling to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health problems.
Stroke
occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced