Is there an 'Alzheimer's' Gene?

Many factors affect your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. Genes are only one factor.  The most common gene associated with the disease is labled APOE, and carriers of the APOE 4/4 gene carry a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in their seventies or eighties  than non-carriers.  However, as previously stated, genes are only one of many factors so there is no certainty that a carrier will develop the disease.  The focus should be on preventing and reducing the risk factors that you can control, such as your cognitive fitness, diet, and blood pressure.

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