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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.

Which, genetics vs. postal code, is likely the most impactful on our longevity? One might be surprised to learn that a study points to the significant and more poignant impact of our postal code, and the environmental, health, food factors associated vs. the genetic code with which we are born.