Question 1

if i stopped taking my prenatals, will i miscarry?

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No: Pre-natals have a lot of good vitamins, including folic acid and iron.   Its a good idea to take them if you can.  Stopping them, though, won't make you miscarry.  Best wishes!

Question 2

what should i expect from my first prenatal checkup?

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History and exam: The doctor will take a thorough history and do an examination, order blood work, possibly do an ultrasound, and answer your questions.

Question 3

do kids who watch porn on tv hotels get influenced?

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Probably: What we experience influences us all, minimally to maximally, positively to negatively.  The younger the person, generally the more impressionable and easily influenced.  To a child, porn presents confusing and age-inappropriate activity.  It titillates with fantasy and generally unrealistic scenarios.  All this easily could be harmful.  Children should not watch porn or violent shows.

Question 4

is longevity influenced more by lifestyle or by genetics?

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Environment : Environmental factors such as lifestyle and exposures are about 60% of the result, genetics about up to 30%, and doctors account for about 10% based on identical twin and other longevity studies.

Question 5

what diseases and health conditions are influenced by genes?

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Many: Many diseases and health conditions are influenced by genes.  We have the technology today to do genetic testing from the blood which will provide genetic risk factors for many diseases eg heart disease, prostate cancer in men, breast cancer in women, lung cancer, and many other diseases and cancers.

Question 6

is height genetic or could be influenced by enviroment sometimes?

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Both: Height is familial (genetic); however, environment determines if we reach our potential height.  Good nutrition, overall wellness and fitness are all important to maximize growth.   One of the most important nutrients for height is the trace mineral zinc.

Question 7

what percentage of your health is influenced by lifestyle choices versus genetics?

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Not that simple: There are many, many aspects of our health. If a person had an inherited health condition - then genetics might play a very big part in expression of that condition. However, many other aspects of that same person's health may be dictated by their lifestyle (sleep, food, vitamins/ minerals/ exercise, etc.)

Question 8

curious as to how much is depression influenced by the circumstances of personal life?

Accepted Answer

Probably a lot: Depression is thought to be related to levels of neurotransmitters in the brain which is why people use the term "chemical imbalance". This is genetically determined. Someone genetically vulnerable to becoming depressed may not become depressed unless something happens in their life that causes them great stress or sadness. So circumstances in one's personal life can definitely have an impact.

Question 9

mydad was the boss and my mom was obedient.we were veryreligious conservativeand and emotionaly distant.very litle hugs & stuff.hows it influenced me?

Accepted Answer

Over-generalization : is not helpful, as cultural norms may apply in your case. Authoritarian parenting may lead  to a child's being well-behaved, insecure, socially inept &amp; less resourceful in problem-solving. Please read Dr. Gwen Dewar's articles on http://www.parentingscience.com/authoritarian-parenting-style.html &amp;  http://www.parentingscience.com/authoritarian-parenting.html. Seek help if you feel affected by this

Question 10

what is cardiac output influenced by?

Accepted Answer

Disease & more: Congenital heart disease, vitamin b1 defiency, anemia, thyroid problem, renal disease, liver disease, brain disease, vascular disease, blood disease, atherosclerosis, valve disease - these are the biggest influencers of cardiac output.

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