Nutrition
APOE4 and Alzheimer’s Risk: What One Copy Versus Two Really Means for You
What does APOE4 mean for your Alzheimer’s risk? APOE4 is the most common genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer’s. Carrying one copy is linked to roughly 3 to 4 times higher odds; carrying two is far higher and, a 2024 Sant Pau Research Institute study argues, may act as a distinct genetic form of the […]
Social ConnectionDoes Loneliness Increase Alzheimer’s Risk? The Research Is Clear
You probably know someone who has become more isolated in recent years. Maybe it’s a parent who lost their spouse and slowly stopped going out. Maybe it’s a friend who moved cities and never quite rebuilt their social circle. Maybe, if you’re being honest, it’s you. Life gets busy, friendships drift, and suddenly months pass […]