About Alzheimer's Disease: Family History of Alzheimer's Disease

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Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's Disease Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Andrew Rosenzweig, MD, your Guide to Alzheimer's Disease It's pretty well accepted that for the common, late-onset type of Alzheimer's disease that accounts for 95% of all cases, family history plays an important role in one's risk. With a recent study showing that whether your mother had Alzheimer's is more important to your risk than whether your father had it, I thought I'd devote today's newsletter to this topic of family history. Importance of Family History as Risk Factor for Alzheimer's People who have had a parent or sibling that developed Alzheimer's disease are two to three times more likely to develop the disease than those with no family history of Alzheimer's. If more than one close relative has been affected, the risk increases even more.... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's causes  alzheimer's risk factors  alzheimer's genes Family History and the APOE Gene Despite many new findings about the genetics of Alzheimer's disease,when it comes to one's risk of getting Alzheimer's nothing comes close to the importance of ApoE. ApoE 4 is one of several variants of the ApoE gene. Those who have the ApoE 4 gene are three to eight times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who do not carry ApoE 4.... Read more Family History Isn't Everything Some people with a family history of Alzheimer's won't develop the disease, while others with no family history will develop Alzheimer's. This suggests that Alzheimer's is not totally controlled by genetics; therefore, lifestyle and other factors most likely play an important role in our risk for developing the disease.... Read more See More About:  alzheimer's prevention  brain health  alzheimer's risk factors Family History Less Important for Lewy Body Dementia Although Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia share many similarities, family history doesn't seem to be one of them. Some cases of Lewy Body Dementia have been reported within families, but for the most part, the disease occurs with no family history.... See More About:  lewy body dementia  vascular dementia  alzheimer's diagnosis Alzheimer's Disease Ads Alzheimer Stages Alzheimer Symptoms Alzheimers Disease Alzheimer 'S Alzheimers Assoc Featured Articles Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Disease If You Have Alzheimer's Disease Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Andrew Rosenzweig, MD Alzheimer's Disease Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alzheimer's Disease newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What is Alzheimer's Symptoms of Alzheimer's Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Treatment of Alzheimer's Living With Alzheimer's Advertisement