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Observed genes
Polygenic score
Influential genes: NON-CODING
The APOE gene is associated with the risk of developing late-onset AD. The APOE-ε4 allele is the strongest known genetic risk factor.
About Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a neurologic disorder that causes brain cell damage, resulting in atrophy of the brain. It may start with memory loss (forgetting events and conversations), and gradually progress, causing loss of brain function and severe decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills.
What are the complications?
As the disease progresses, it may cause severe memory loss and physical impairment, preventing the affected person from carrying out even simple everyday tasks.
Recommendations
It is currently impossible to treat Alzheimer's disease. However, modifying your lifestyle might be highly beneficial: exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and managing your other conditions, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, can significantly lower your risk of developing the disease.
Recommendations
It is currently impossible to treat Alzheimer's disease. However, modifying your lifestyle might be highly beneficial: exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and managing your other conditions, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, can significantly lower your risk of developing the disease.
