If you know what your risks are, then by eliminating or treating them you are reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. There are about 24 known established risk factors associated with developing Alzheimer’s disease. Some, such as age and genetics you can’t do much about but neither have to determine your fate with this disease.
- Age
- Genetics
- Low levels of education
- Lack of exercise
- Obesity
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol and triglycerides
- High blood Pressure
- Stroke
- Atrial fibrillation
- Smoking
- Excess alcohol
- Unhealthy diet
- Ultra-processed foods
- Chronic kidney disease
- Depression
- Exposure to pollutants
- Nighttime Light exposure
- Head injury
- Stress
- Social isolation
- Hearing loss
- Sleep deprivation
- Short walking stride (less than 65 cms)