by Sierra Weiss   April 19th – 25th is Every Kid Healthy Week. When couples get screened for genetic disorders before having children, they’re taking an empowered step toward a strong, healthy family. As a show of support for this important week, embrace your inner child by indulging in one of these kid-approved pastimes!   Taking a Nap Back in

As children, we often beg our parents to read us the same book over and over again. Why is that? Maybe because we loved that we knew the ending and what to expect. Maybe because (well at least in my case) I thought I knew how to read since I just memorized the words. Maybe

by Nadine Paull   National Doctor’s Day provides one nationally recognized day of the year to show our appreciation for our doctors. Here are 5 facts you may not already know about this special day, and this lifesaving profession!   1. National Doctor’s Day is always celebrated on March 30th, commemorating the very first use

by Rachel Cohen   L’chaim. A phrase recognized by Jews all around the world. From the front of a Bar or Bat Mitzvah card, to the end of a best man’s speech at a wedding, L’chaim, or “to life” is an expression used for celebrations. In Judaism, the number 18 symbolizes life or Chai, and

by Kara Wexler   I’ll let all of you in on a little secret: I didn’t always make it through Saturday morning services in its entirety. When my father used to bring me to synagogue every week growing up, I somehow always managed to escape the service and play catch in the back room of

by Sierra Weiss   A few weeks ago, I decided to be screened using JScreen’s easy to use, at-home saliva test. In the interest of ensuring the healthiest life possible for my future children, I’m taking the plunge and digging deeper into my genetic makeup. JScreen’s comprehensive screening will help me discover whether or not

by Sierra Weiss   My name is Sierra and I am a freshman at Emory University, originally from Boston, MA. Although I am only 18 years old and not planning on having children any time in the near future, I have decided to be screened to learn more about my genetic makeup and to discover whether