Strokes are the leading cause of death in my family.<p>Grandfathered into &quot;real&quot; testing at 23andMe, I was unsurprised to learn that I have 2.9x the average risk of developing a venous throboembalism (VTE): deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).<p>I&#x27;m only in my late 30s, but I have embarked on a number of lifestyle changes, mostly in the habit category. I use a standing desk at home. I&#x27;m sensitive about things like extended sitting, leg-crossing, not moving during flights flights. I use <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;breaktimeapp.com" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;breaktimeapp.com</a> when working to remind me to get up for a couple of minutes every 30 minutes.<p>It&#x27;s more or less built into the way I behave, which I hope to help as I get older and the risk really accelerates.