Your Genes Are Not Your Future: The Science of Longevity You Can Start Today

What does it really mean to take control of your health?

In this episode of Dear Patient, host Jasmine Bhatti, founder of Navi Nurses, sits down with Dr. Adrijana Kekic, genetics-trained pharmacist, former pharmacogenomics specialist at Mayo Clinic, and founder + CEO of Futurum, for a conversation on personalized medicine, longevity, genetics, and patient empowerment.

Dr. Kekic explains how genetics can influence the way we respond to medications and why healthcare guidelines don’t always account for the individual sitting in front of the provider. They discuss pharmacogenomics, preventative health, and why understanding the full picture — from genetics to sleep, nutrition, movement, stress, environment, and emotional well-being — matters when it comes to long-term health.

The conversation also breaks down simple longevity practices that are accessible to almost anyone, including walking after meals, spending time in nature, breathwork, gratitude, meaningful social connection, and building sustainable habits over time.

Jasmine and Dr. Kekic also discuss women’s health, perimenopause, and the important role women often play in shaping the health and healthcare decisions of their families.

In this episode:

* Pharmacogenomics and genetic testing

* Personalized medicine and medication response

* Patient advocacy and healthcare empowerment

* Longevity and healthy aging

* Preventative health

* Sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress

* Social connection and its impact on health

* Women’s health and perimenopause

* Sustainable habits for a longer, healthier life

If you’re interested in longevity, genetics, pharmacogenomics, personalized healthcare, women’s health, preventative medicine, or improving your healthspan, this episode is for you.

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