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December 23rd marks National Roots Day During this time of year many families will be gathered in person or virtually to share meals, laughs and stories. It is also the ideal time to update family medical history to learn about the health-related issues that run in the family. Families have many factors in common, including their genes, environment, and lifestyle. Why is this important?

By noticing patterns of disorders among relatives, healthcare professionals can determine whether an individual, other family members, or future generations may be at an increased risk of developing a particular condition. The easiest way to get information about family medical history is to talk to relatives about their health. Have they had any medical problems, and when did they occur? A family gathering could be a good time to discuss these issues. Additionally, obtaining medical records and other documents (such as obituaries and death certificates) can help complete a family medical history. It is important to keep this information up-to-date and to share it with a healthcare professional regularly. 
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Even during COVID-19, HealthStreet continues to serve you with our dedicated Community Health Workers. Every week, CHWs are at locations around the city to give FREE health resources, like Deterra™and NARCAN® Nasal Spray, help you know which research studies you may be eligible for and sign you up to be a HealthStreet member.
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Interested in participating in research?

Here are a few studies that you can participate in now:

+Determine the Activity and Mechanisms of Cranberries to Attenuate Skin Photoaging and Improve Skin Health in Women Study is determining whether cranberry juice improves skin health in women. Eligible participants must be 45-65 years old, female, white, at least 110 pounds, and have a BMI of 18.5-29.9.

+The Effect of Noise Exposure on Adult Speech Perception Study is examining how adults with and without noise exposure recognize speech and language. Eligible participants must be 40-60 years old and have either served in combat or been exposed to high levels of noise. 

If you are interested in hearing about these or other studies, contact our Study Navigator, Sara, at 352-294-4873.

Do you or someone you know have cancer? We'd love to talk about opportunities to participate in research. Please share this link to become a member and learn about cancer screenings.
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