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Joel Hirsch

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Joel Hirsch

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Joel Hirsch is a self-confessed health enthusiast and gym rat who believes that healthcare should be accessible to everyone.

He holds a degree in Health Sciences and is always on the lookout for wellness products, apps, and at-home tests that make it easier for people to reach their health goals.

When he’s not at the gym, he’s either searching for the next best health product to write about or spending time with his dog at the park.

Articles by Joel

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DNA Testing · 3 min read

Bernie Sanders Ancestry

Senator Bernie Sanders recently embarked on a mission to uncover his family history, specifically the story of his father, Elias Sanders.

Joel Hirsch · Feb 14, 2024
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DNA Testing · 3 min read

Tracing Your Caribbean Ancestry

Tracing Caribbean ancestry means working with gaps. We show you how to combine oral history, DNA testing, and colonial archives to fill in what traditional records cannot.

Joel Hirsch · Feb 14, 2024
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At-Home Health Testing · 3 min read

Best At-Home Cholesterol Tests

At-home cholesterol tests let you check your levels without a lab visit. We compare four kits by accuracy, speed, and what they actually measure.

Joel Hirsch · Aug 23, 2023
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DNA Testing · 4 min read

Genomelink Review (2026): Is the DNA Upload Subscription Worth It?

Genomelink lets you upload existing DNA data for free and unlock 290-plus trait reports. The paid plans add ancestry composition and deeper analysis, but the value depends on knowing what you want before you subscribe.

Joel Hirsch · Aug 24, 2020