Biology and Genetics • Alberni Clayoquot Health Network

Biology and Genetics

The basic biology and organic make-up of the human body are a fundamental determinant of health.

Genetic endowment provides an inherited predisposition to a wide range of individual responses that affect health status.

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Resources

Aging Well in the News – CBC Article

By Marcie DeWitt

In 65 Plus, Biology and Genetics, Employment and Working Conditions, For Community Members, Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills

Posted 2018-07-19

Aging Well in the News – CBC Article

CBC article on retirement and aging well

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Epigenetics – Childhood Experience and Influence on Later Life

By Marcie DeWitt

In 0-6, 26-40, Biology and Genetics, For Community Planning, For Decision Makers, For Research, Healthy Babies, Healthy Child Development, Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills, Physical Environment, Social Environments, Social Support Networks

Posted 2018-07-19

Epigenetics – Childhood Experience and Influence on Later Life

There is a multitude of research on epigenetics and our childhood experience on life [...]

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How to Be Happy – Harvards Longitudinal Study on Health and Happiness

By Marcie DeWitt

In 0-6, 19-26, 26-40, 41-65, 65 Plus, 7-18, Biology and Genetics, Culture, For Community Members, Personal Health Practices and Coping Skills, Social Environments, Social Support Networks

Posted 2018-07-19

How to Be Happy – Harvards Longitudinal Study on Health and Happiness

Over nearly 80 years, Harvard study has been showing how to live a healthy and happy life

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