Will you be sick one day? Would you want to know? (TED Radio Hour+)

There are now tests for genes linked to various cancers, neurodegenerative disorders, birth defects and much more. But will that knowledge be helpful or only cause more stress? Featured on "Approaches to life: Improvise, pivot or plan" (https://n.pr/3NBMnFy), medical researcher Dr. Sonia Vallabh knows that firsthand. In this bonus episode, her shared experience as both a patient and gene researcher is invaluable for anyone considering getting tested. To get access to this and other bonus episodes, sign up for TED Radio Hour+. When you do, all your episodes also become sponsor-free. That's because you are directly supporting our work and public radio. Learn more at http://plus.npr.org/ted