Favorable lifestyle factors reduce dementia risk across key genetic profiles

Favorable lifestyle factors reduce dementia risk across key genetic profiles

With dementia cases expected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly focused on identifying ways to prevent or delay the disease.

Favorable lifestyle and health linked to lower dementia risk even in people with a genetic risk factor

With dementia cases expected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly focused on identifying ways to prevent or delay the disease. While lifestyle and health-related factors, such as blood pressure control and physical activity, influence dementia risk, genetics also play a major role. Currently, it is unclear whether maintaining a favorable lifestyle reduces dementia risk equally across different genetic backgrounds.

Does a Healthy Lifestyle Lower Dementia Risk for Those with APOE4?

A new study demonstrates that the protective benefits of lifestyle habits depend heavily on a person's exact genetic profile.