Say You’re a Slacker? Blame It On Genes

Good news for slackers of all stripes and colors: The Washington Post reports that recent research synthesized by the National Academy of Sciences
suggests there may be combinations of genes and environmental factors
that make it hard for some people to maintain control over their habits. Or, that may not be the case. The Post points out that if, as the U.S. Surgeon General has suggested, 70 percent of the
nation’s ailments can be prevented by more exercise, better diet,
reduced smoking and improved environment, then the holy grail of the
public health world has been the identification of those common
denominators among the people who are able to successfully change. So what are those common denominators? Find out in the Washington Post.