We have within us the potential if guided wisely to enhance human flourishing at the same time as we limit the impact of disease. Genetics, is constantly adapting and re - expressing itself in an ongoing interplay between the environment, mind and consciousness. The old way of looking at genetics was that we just got dealt a genetic hand by nature and we were either lucky or unlucky in what we got dealt. Dr Hassed's book shows how we can get to play the genetic hand with a wealth of information on how this can be achieved. Chapters include: genetics; temoleres and the genetics of ageing gracefully; hand - me - down genes; the importance of the environment - physical, social, chemical exposure, radiation; the importance of exercise; substance abuse, prevent - how to keep our genes healthy; treatment - changing the course of chronic illness; stress, relaxation and meditation; caring for the next generation; the essence of health, the future.Chapters include : genetics; telomeres and the genetics of ageing gracefully; hand - me - down genes; the importance of the environment - physical, social, chemical exposure, radiation; the mind - gene relationship; lifestyle medicine; the importance of nutrition, the importance of exercise; substance abuse, prevention - how to keep our genes healthy; treatment - changing the course of chronic illness; stress, relaxation and meditation; caring for the next generation; the essence of health, the future.