BBC News reported that US scientists
have discovered genetic markers that could help to predict who is at risk of
developing Alzheimer’s disease. Previously, scientists simply knew that the
build up of tau proteins in the brain increased the chance of having the disease,
but a new study done with gene variants demonstrated that these are linked to
an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. The team conducting the
study used genetic information from 1,200 people and analyzed it. This study
can help scientists to better understand the way the brain changes when
dementia develops. But lifestyle factors can also play a role in the disease- a
balanced diet, regular exercise, not smoking, and keeping blood pressure and
cholesterol levels low can help to reduce a person’s risk also.Monday, April 8, 2013
The Notebook No More: Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
BBC News reported that US scientists
have discovered genetic markers that could help to predict who is at risk of
developing Alzheimer’s disease. Previously, scientists simply knew that the
build up of tau proteins in the brain increased the chance of having the disease,
but a new study done with gene variants demonstrated that these are linked to
an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. The team conducting the
study used genetic information from 1,200 people and analyzed it. This study
can help scientists to better understand the way the brain changes when
dementia develops. But lifestyle factors can also play a role in the disease- a
balanced diet, regular exercise, not smoking, and keeping blood pressure and
cholesterol levels low can help to reduce a person’s risk also.
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