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Genes First™ Journal

Why am I tired all the time, even when I do everything right?

Why am I tired all the time, even when I do everything right?

  By Marina Shanafelt, MS CNSReviewed by 3X4 Clinical Team You’re doing everything right getting enough sleep, eating well, and...

Jun 16, 2025 · 2 min read

Nutrient Absorption: Are Your Supplements Actually Working?

Nutrient Absorption: Are Your Supplements Actually Working?

Why do I still have low vitamin levels even with supplements?How do I know if my body absorbs nutrients well?What...

Jun 9, 2025 · 4 min read

Why Do Your Joints Feel Older Than You Are? A Genetic Guide

Why Do Your Joints Feel Older Than You Are? A Genetic Guide

Feeling joint stiffness, cracking, or pain, even though you’re young and active?You’re not imagining it. Here's why your joints might...

Jun 2, 2025 · 2 min read

Young woman showing signs of BPD episode with emotional overwhelm and alcohol, representing borderline triggers

How to Prevent BPD Episodes: Science-Based Strategies That Work

Table of Contents What Triggers a BPD Episode (And How to Spot It Early) How Your Genetics Influence BPD and...

Jun 2, 2025 · 13 min read

man experiencing emotional shutdown from brain fog or BPD episode, symbolizing genetic impact on mental health

7 Science-Backed Strategies to Prevent Brain Fog and Sharpen Focus

Table of Contents What Exactly Is Brain Fog? 7 Evidence Based Strategies to Prevent Brain Fog How Your DNA Influences...

Jun 2, 2025 · 12 min read

DNA & Blood Pressure: The Genetic Link to Hypertension and Stress

DNA & Blood Pressure: The Genetic Link to Hypertension and Stress

How does genetics influence blood pressure?What is the relationship between stress and blood pressure, and how can you tell if...

May 29, 2025 · 3 min read

Cortisol, Histamine, and DNA: The Stress–Allergy Connection

Cortisol, Histamine, and DNA: The Stress–Allergy Connection

Can high cortisol cause allergies, and does cortisol damage DNA?What is cortisol face?What is the genetic link between stress and...

May 22, 2025 · 4 min read

Stress, Oxidative Stress, and Your Genes: Understanding Resilience

Stress, Oxidative Stress, and Your Genes: Understanding Resilience

What is the link between stress management, oxidative stress, and mental health?Do your genes make you stress resilient or stress-prone?

May 15, 2025 · 3 min read

The Genetics of Stress: How Cortisol Impacts Your DNA and Methylation

The Genetics of Stress: How Cortisol Impacts Your DNA and Methylation

How does cortisol affect DNA methylation? What is the connection between stress and methylation? How does methylation influence genetic expression?

May 8, 2025 · 3 min read