Aliquot #82: Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk for APOE4 Carriers
Aliquot #82: Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk for APOE4 Carriers
APOE is a protein involved in lipid transport. A variant of APOE called APOE4 is the primary genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. APOE4 also increases a person's risk for cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle factors, such as exercise, nutrition, sleep, and others, can temper some of the risks associated with carrying APOE4. This Aliquot focuses on the ones that can have the greatest benefits – and the ones that do the most harm.
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APOE is a protein involved in lipid transport. A variant of APOE called APOE4 is the primary genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. APOE4 also increases a person's risk for cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle factors, such as exercise, nutrition, sleep, and others, can temper some of the risks associated with carrying APOE4. This Aliquot focuses on the ones that can have the greatest benefits – and the ones that do the most harm.
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How is physical exercise beneficial to APOE4 carriers
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How dietary factors and patterns may influence the risk of Alzheimer's
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Can someone with an APOE4 genotype follow a ketogenic diet?
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Can education influence the effects of APOE4?
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How sleep increases the risk for APOE4 carriers
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How alcohol increases the risk for cognitive decline
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How to reduce exposure to air pollution
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