1. Aging is the principle risk factor, with 2/3 of all adults eventually developing AD (that means 1/3 of all adults won’t).
The risk for AD increases with age, peaking about 90 years old and then declining by the mid 90’s.
2. First degree relatives of an Alzheimer’s patient are at increased risk, regardless of age.
3. Head trauma will increase the AB (amyloid beta peptide) production and deposition, increasing both beta-secretas
(b-secretase) and gama secretase (y-secretage).
4. Stroke induces AB production, or increases the beta-secretase.
5. PTSD in older vets (age 55 and over) with Post-traumatic stress disorder are twice as likely to et AD as vets without
PTSD.
6. Those with chronic depression have a 50% increased risk, even if on anti-depressants.
7. The ApoE4 gene presents an increased risk. There are 3 genes for ApoE: ApoE2, ApoE3, and ApoE4. We carry two
copies of this gene, one from each parent. The inheritance of one or two ApoE4 genes increases the risk and
decreases the age of onset of AD. ApoE4 genes are not a diagnostic of AD as this involves only 40% of AD patients.
8. High blood pressure in midlife, especially systolic blood pressure.
9. High blood cholesterol (LDL) levels in midlife.
10. Low fruit and vegetable intake in midlife.
11. Low leptin levels increase the risk and severity of AD. Leptin is a hormone secreted by fat cells involving appetite
suppression.
12. A high fat / calorie diet shows a higher incidence of AD.
13. A loss of sleep increases brain AB (amyloid beta peptide) levels. A total of 8 hours sleep is optimal for most people
and accumulated with naps. While daytime napping enhances memory recall for hours, excessive napping in the
elderly can increase the risk of cognitive impairment (AD).
14. Type II Diabetes in midlife. Diabetics with high blood insulin and glucose levels are double the risk of AD. The
mechanism for increased AD risk in Diabetics is unknown, but the high fat/high sugar diet can induce insulin
insensitivity. This makes simple carbohydrates in processed foods especially dangerous.
15. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Estrogen therapy does not benefit women with AD, and HRT started after
age 65 actually increases the risk for AD. The effects of HRT started early after menopause on AD risk and cognitive
function is unclear based on studies currently available.
16. Low testosterone levels put men at a higher risk.
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The risk for AD increases with age, peaking about 90 years old and then declining by the mid 90’s.
2. First degree relatives of an Alzheimer’s patient are at increased risk, regardless of age.
3. Head trauma will increase the AB (amyloid beta peptide) production and deposition, increasing both beta-secretas
(b-secretase) and gama secretase (y-secretage).
4. Stroke induces AB production, or increases the beta-secretase.
5. PTSD in older vets (age 55 and over) with Post-traumatic stress disorder are twice as likely to et AD as vets without
PTSD.
6. Those with chronic depression have a 50% increased risk, even if on anti-depressants.
7. The ApoE4 gene presents an increased risk. There are 3 genes for ApoE: ApoE2, ApoE3, and ApoE4. We carry two
copies of this gene, one from each parent. The inheritance of one or two ApoE4 genes increases the risk and
decreases the age of onset of AD. ApoE4 genes are not a diagnostic of AD as this involves only 40% of AD patients.
8. High blood pressure in midlife, especially systolic blood pressure.
9. High blood cholesterol (LDL) levels in midlife.
10. Low fruit and vegetable intake in midlife.
11. Low leptin levels increase the risk and severity of AD. Leptin is a hormone secreted by fat cells involving appetite
suppression.
12. A high fat / calorie diet shows a higher incidence of AD.
13. A loss of sleep increases brain AB (amyloid beta peptide) levels. A total of 8 hours sleep is optimal for most people
and accumulated with naps. While daytime napping enhances memory recall for hours, excessive napping in the
elderly can increase the risk of cognitive impairment (AD).
14. Type II Diabetes in midlife. Diabetics with high blood insulin and glucose levels are double the risk of AD. The
mechanism for increased AD risk in Diabetics is unknown, but the high fat/high sugar diet can induce insulin
insensitivity. This makes simple carbohydrates in processed foods especially dangerous.
15. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Estrogen therapy does not benefit women with AD, and HRT started after
age 65 actually increases the risk for AD. The effects of HRT started early after menopause on AD risk and cognitive
function is unclear based on studies currently available.
16. Low testosterone levels put men at a higher risk.
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Your local day spa serving Jupiter, Jupiter Farms, Tequesta, Abacoa, Hobe Sound, Juno, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Treasure Coast, Jupiter Island, West Palm Beach, Stuart,
the Palm Beaches and surrounding areas.
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