{"id":10087,"date":"2025-08-06T18:04:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T01:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.telemedical.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=10087"},"modified":"2025-10-19T20:16:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T03:16:38","slug":"polyrisk-analysis-for-alzheimers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.telemedical.com\/wordpress\/home\/alzheimers\/polyrisk-analysis-for-alzheimers\/","title":{"rendered":"Poly genetic risk factor analysis for Alzheimer Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Order a poly genetic risk factor analysis from <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mynucleus.com\/\">Mynucleus<\/a> as part of complete genetic sequencing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The selected 31 SNPs, their closest genes, their log hazard ratio estimates, and their conditional&nbsp;<em>p-<\/em>values in the final joint model, after controlling for effects of gender and&nbsp;<em>APOE<\/em>&nbsp;variants.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>SNP<\/th><th>Chromosome<\/th><th>Position<\/th><th>Gene<\/th><th>\u03b2 (log HR)<\/th><th>Conditional&nbsp;<em>p-<\/em>value in \u2212log<sub>10<\/sub><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u03b52 allele<\/td><td>19<\/td><td><\/td><td><em>APOE<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.47<\/td><td>&gt;15.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u03b54 allele<\/td><td>19<\/td><td><\/td><td><em>APOE<\/em><\/td><td>1.03<\/td><td>&gt;20.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs4266886<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>207685786<\/td><td><em>CR1<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.09<\/td><td>2.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs61822977<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>207796065<\/td><td><em>CR1<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.08<\/td><td>2.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs6733839<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>127892810<\/td><td><em>BIN1<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.15<\/td><td>10.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs10202748<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>234003117<\/td><td><em>INPP5D<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.06<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs115124923<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>32510482<\/td><td><em>HLA-DRB5<\/em><\/td><td>0.17<\/td><td>7.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs115675626<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>32669833<\/td><td><em>HLA-DQB1<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.11<\/td><td>3.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs1109581<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>47678182<\/td><td><em>GPR115<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.07<\/td><td>2.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs17265593<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>37619922<\/td><td><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/nuccore\/BC043356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BC043356<\/a><\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.23<\/td><td>3.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs2597283<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>37690507<\/td><td><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/nuccore\/BC043356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BC043356<\/a><\/em><\/td><td>0.28<\/td><td>4.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs1476679<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>100004446<\/td><td><em>ZCWPW1<\/em><\/td><td>0.11<\/td><td>4.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs78571833<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>143122924<\/td><td><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/nuccore\/AL833583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AL833583<\/a><\/em><\/td><td>0.14<\/td><td>3.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs12679874<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>27230819<\/td><td><em>PTK2B<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.09<\/td><td>4.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs2741342<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>27330096<\/td><td><em>CHRNA2<\/em><\/td><td>0.09<\/td><td>2.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs7831810<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>27430506<\/td><td><em>CLU<\/em><\/td><td>0.09<\/td><td>3.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs1532277<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>27466181<\/td><td><em>CLU<\/em><\/td><td>0.21<\/td><td>8.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs9331888<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>27468862<\/td><td><em>CLU<\/em><\/td><td>0.16<\/td><td>5.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs7920721<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>11720308<\/td><td><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/nuccore\/CR595071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CR595071<\/a><\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.07<\/td><td>2.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs3740688<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>47380340<\/td><td><em>SPI1<\/em><\/td><td>0.07<\/td><td>2.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs7116190<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>59964992<\/td><td><em>MS4A6A<\/em><\/td><td>0.08<\/td><td>3.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs526904<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>85811364<\/td><td><em>PICALM<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.20<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs543293<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>85820077<\/td><td><em>PICALM<\/em><\/td><td>0.30<\/td><td>4.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs11218343<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>121435587<\/td><td><em>SORL1<\/em><\/td><td>0.18<\/td><td>2.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs6572869<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>53353454<\/td><td><em>FERMT2<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.11<\/td><td>3.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs12590273<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>92934120<\/td><td><em>SLC24A4<\/em><\/td><td>0.10<\/td><td>3.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs7145100<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>107160690<\/td><td><em>abParts<\/em><\/td><td>0.08<\/td><td>2.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs74615166<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>64725490<\/td><td><em>TRIP4<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.23<\/td><td>3.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs2526378<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>56404349<\/td><td><em>BZRAP1<\/em><\/td><td>0.09<\/td><td>4.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs117481827<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>1021627<\/td><td><em>C19orf6<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.09<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs7408475<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>1050130<\/td><td><em>ABCA7<\/em><\/td><td>0.18<\/td><td>4.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs3752246<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>1056492<\/td><td><em>ABCA7<\/em><\/td><td>\u22120.25<\/td><td>8.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>rs7274581<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>55018260<\/td><td><em>CASS4<\/em><\/td><td>0.10<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5360219\/\">Genetic assessment of age-associated Alzheimer disease risk: Development and validation of a polygenic hazard score &#8211; PMC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-017-18937-z\">Human complement receptor type 1 (CR1) protein levels and genetic variants in chronic Chagas Disease | Scientific Reports<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39789005\/\">Integrated healthy lifestyle even in late-life mitigates cognitive decline risk across varied genetic susceptibility &#8211; PubMed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39690174\/\">Brain change trajectories in healthy adults correlate with Alzheimer&#8217;s related genetic variation and memory decline across life &#8211; PubMed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39511865\/\">Assessing polyomic risk to predict Alzheimer&#8217;s disease using a machine learning model &#8211; PubMed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ApoE4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GFAP = glial fibrillary acidic protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CXCL17<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinobiological.com\/research\/complement-system\/cr1-alzheimer-s-disease\">Complement Receptor 1 (CR1) and Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease | Sino Biological<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinobiological.com\/research\/complement-system\/cr1-alzheimer-s-disease\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0896627325007457\">The gain-of-function TREM2-T96K mutation increases risk for Alzheimer\u2019s disease by impairing microglial function &#8211; ScienceDirect<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lifestyle-risk-factors-for-alzheimers-disease\"><br>Lifestyle Risk Factors for Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alzheimer\u2019s disease is influenced by both non-modifiable factors (like age and genetics) and a wide range of modifiable&nbsp;<em>lifestyle risk factors<\/em>. Addressing these lifestyle choices can significantly lower the risk or delay the onset of Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-lifestyle-risk-factors\">Key Lifestyle Risk Factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Physical Inactivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sedentary lifestyle is associated with increased risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular physical activity helps maintain brain health and cardiovascular function<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-causes-and-risk-factors\/what-causes-alzheimers-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/aging-neuroscience\/articles\/10.3389\/fnagi.2024.1346214\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/news-releases\/combination-healthy-lifestyle-traits-may-substantially-reduce-alzheimers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7455318\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Unhealthy Diet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diets high in saturated fats, processed foods, and sugar can increase the risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Mediterranean or DASH-style diet is associated with lower risk<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7455318\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smoking increases inflammation and vascular risk, which are linked to Alzheimer\u2019s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quitting smoking can reduce risk regardless of age<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-causes-and-risk-factors\/what-causes-alzheimers-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzint.org\/about\/risk-factors-risk-reduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzint.org\/resource\/dementia-risk-factors-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/causes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Excessive Alcohol Consumption<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heavy drinking damages brain cells and increases risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light-to-moderate alcohol intake may be protective, but excessive use is harmful<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/news-releases\/combination-healthy-lifestyle-traits-may-substantially-reduce-alzheimers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7455318\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzint.org\/about\/risk-factors-risk-reduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzint.org\/resource\/dementia-risk-factors-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Poor Sleep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chronic sleep deprivation or sleep disorders (like sleep apnea) are linked to higher Alzheimer\u2019s risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good sleep hygiene is beneficial<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-causes-and-risk-factors\/what-causes-alzheimers-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Social Isolation and Lack of Cognitive Activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limited social contact and low levels of mental stimulation elevate risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social engagement and cognitive activities (reading, puzzles, learning) are protective<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-causes-and-risk-factors\/what-causes-alzheimers-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/news-releases\/combination-healthy-lifestyle-traits-may-substantially-reduce-alzheimers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7455318\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/causes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Uncontrolled Chronic Illnesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poor management of conditions like:<ul><li>High blood pressure<\/li><li>Type 2 diabetes<\/li><li>High cholesterol<\/li><li>Obesity<\/li><\/ul>All these raise Alzheimer\u2019s risk, impacting both vascular and brain health<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-causes-and-risk-factors\/what-causes-alzheimers-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/aging-neuroscience\/articles\/10.3389\/fnagi.2024.1346214\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/alzheimers-dementia\/prevention\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/71\/wr\/mm7120a2.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6601685\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/alzheimer.ca\/en\/about-dementia\/how-can-i-reduce-risk-dementia\/risk-factors-dementia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Untreated Hearing Loss or Vision Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both hearing and vision loss, when unaddressed, are associated with cognitive decline<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-causes-and-risk-factors\/what-causes-alzheimers-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzint.org\/about\/risk-factors-risk-reduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. History of Head Injury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traumatic brain injuries\u2014even mild, repeated hits\u2014raise the lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-causes-and-risk-factors\/what-causes-alzheimers-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/aging-neuroscience\/articles\/10.3389\/fnagi.2024.1346214\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzint.org\/about\/risk-factors-risk-reduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Air Pollution Exposure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chronic exposure to air pollution, especially traffic exhaust, is linked to higher dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s risk<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-024-46344-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzint.org\/about\/risk-factors-risk-reduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alzint.org\/resource\/dementia-risk-factors-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"multiple-healthy-behaviors-markedly-lower-risk\">Multiple Healthy Behaviors Markedly Lower Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adhering to several positive lifestyle factors (like being physically active, eating well, not smoking, moderating alcohol, and engaging the mind) can reduce Alzheimer\u2019s risk by up to 60%<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/news-releases\/combination-healthy-lifestyle-traits-may-substantially-reduce-alzheimers\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7455318\/\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.utphysicians.com\/the-role-lifestyle-plays-in-brain-health-and-alzheimers-disease-risk\/\"><\/a>.&nbsp;The benefit increases as more healthy habits are combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summary-table-lifestyle-risk-factors-for-alzheimer\">Summary Table: Lifestyle Risk Factors for Alzheimer\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Risk Factor<\/th><th>Effect on Risk<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Lack of physical activity<\/td><td>Increases<\/td><td>Exercise is protective<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unhealthy diet<\/td><td>Increases<\/td><td>Mediterranean\/DASH best<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Smoking<\/td><td>Increases<\/td><td>Any age, quitting helps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Excessive alcohol<\/td><td>Increases<\/td><td>Moderate\/low may help<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Poor sleep<\/td><td>Increases<\/td><td>Sleep hygiene important<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social and cognitive inactivity<\/td><td>Increases<\/td><td>Socializing, puzzles help<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chronic diseases (uncontrolled)<\/td><td>Increases<\/td><td>BP, diabetes, cholesterol<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Untreated hearing\/vision loss<\/td><td>Increases<\/td><td>Corrective devices help<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Head injuries<\/td><td>Increases<\/td><td>Protect head, avoid falls<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air pollution<\/td><td>Increases<\/td><td>Minimize exposure<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"takeaway\">Takeaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making healthy lifestyle choices\u2014such as staying physically and mentally active, eating well, avoiding tobacco and excess alcohol, staying socially connected, and managing chronic conditions\u2014can meaningfully reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer\u2019s disease<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/alzheimers-causes-and-risk-factors\/what-causes-alzheimers-disease\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20350447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/aging-neuroscience\/articles\/10.3389\/fnagi.2024.1346214\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Order a poly genetic risk factor analysis from Mynucleus as part of complete genetic sequencing The selected 31 SNPs, their closest genes, their log hazard ratio estimates, and their conditional&nbsp;p-values in the final joint model, after controlling for effects of gender and&nbsp;APOE&nbsp;variants. 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