Your DNA could be influencing your health in ways you never imagined. And looking fit doesn’t mean you’re healthy.

In Episode 97 of The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra sits down with Nickhil Jakatdar, Preventive Health Evangelist, to uncover the hidden side of human health — from silent heart disease and visceral fat to genetics, DNA and epigenetics. Nickhil shares the shocking personal experience that changed his understanding of health forever: despite being physically fit, playing competitive soccer and receiving reassuring routine blood test results, he discovered significant coronary artery disease at just 43. The conversation explores why basic health reports may not tell the whole story, how your genes can influence disease risk without determining your destiny, and how lifestyle choices can leave lasting marks on the body. From the surprising science of inherited biological changes to the role of genetics in medication responses, this episode challenges some of the biggest misconceptions about fitness, ageing and preventive healthcare. Because the real question isn’t just how healthy you look — it’s what’s happening inside your body that you cannot see.

This episode explores how:

* You can look perfectly healthy and still have hidden heart disease

* Normal blood reports don’t always reveal the complete picture of your health

* Your DNA may influence your health, but it isn’t necessarily your destiny

* Your ancestors’ experiences may leave biological marks across generations

* Visceral fat can hide behind a seemingly fit appearance

* Genetics and lifestyle work together to influence disease risk

* Genetic testing can reveal risks that routine tests may miss

* Your genes may influence how your body responds to medication

* Overtraining can sometimes work against your health goals

* Preventive healthcare starts with understanding what’s happening inside your body

* Healthspan may matter more than simply living longer

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(Nickhil Jakatdar, The Human Thread, Ashna Kalra, Preventive Health Evangelist, DNA, Genetics, Epigenetics, Heart Disease, Silent Heart Disease, Genetic Testing, Preventive Healthcare, Visceral Fat, Insulin Resistance, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Health, Pharmacogenomics, Longevity, Healthspan, Lifespan, The Human Thread Podcast)