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Age is the best-known risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease. Besides age, another strong risk factor is a gene (a piece of DNA) called apolipoprotein E (APOE), which can exist as E2, E3 or E4.    Of the three variants, only APOE4 increases the risk of Alzheimer’s significantly. Having APOE4 gene means you need to be proactive about prevention and follow healthy lifestyle (exercise, diet, socialize) to riduce the negative impact of APOE4 on brain health.

Lewy Body Dementia is an overlooked and often misunderstood clinical condition. When we think of dementia, very often we think of Alzheimer’s disease since it is the most frequent cause of dementia in the elderly. However, Lewy body dementia (LBD) is another common type of progressive dementia, and one of the most complex to diagnose and manage.

At the onset of a new year, it's a common practice for many of us to formulate resolutions, driven by sincere intentions to uphold them. Resolutions centered around embracing a healthier lifestyle often claim the top spot on our lists. The appeal lies in their simplicity and the assurance of long-term benefits. While understanding the benefits of a healthy lifestyle is straightforward, embodying these principles daily is where the challenge often lies. The crux of this challe

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Mitochondria are vital to brain health. Research indicates that abnormalities a among the earliest indicators of Alzheimer's disease.

Overall, the report unveils in the 2025 facts and figures the tremendous burden that Alzheimer's disease and dementia poses on the individuals affected, the caregivers, the government and the nation's health care system.

There may be cognitive benefits of dance for dementia and brain health, possibly playing a role in preventing or slowing decline.