Your family history
Many people withhold this information simply because they don’t think mundane details about their family members’ health are important. But there’s a reason your doctor asks for this info. From your family history, your medical providers can glean all kinds of insight into risk factors and recommend preventive measures for diseases that run in your family.
Your diet
Your diet habits, even the seemingly innocuous ones, could be more harmful than you think. When your doctor monitors for diet-related conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, it’s important that he or she knows about the dietary habits that might be feeding into them. That way, you can get the correct advice to mitigate any harm your diet may be causing.
