Actor Chris Hemsworth publicly revealed he carries the APOE4 gene, significantly increasing his Alzheimer's risk, after discovering it while filming his documentary Limitless, prompting him to take time off acting to focus on health and family. He inherited two copies, one from each parent, making him up to 10 times more likely to develop the disease, though it's not a certainty.
Here's a list of just a few of the more well-known people with Alzheimer's or another kind of dementia.
Those who inherit one copy of APOE-e4 from their mother or father have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's. Those who inherit two copies from their mother and father have an even higher risk, but not a certainty.
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Alzheimer's disease is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells. One of the proteins involved is called amyloid, deposits of which form plaques around brain cells.
Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia and may contribute to 60–70% of cases. Dementia is currently the seventh leading cause of death and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people globally.
In February 2021, Bennett revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016.
According to research, those who have a parent, brother or sister with Alzheimer's are more likely to develop the disease. The risk increases if more than one family member has the illness. Modifiable risk factors such as sleep, smoking habits, hypertension or diabetes can further increase the risk.
Alzheimer's disease – around eight to 10 years. Life expectancy is less if the person is diagnosed in their 80s or 90s. A few people with Alzheimer's live for longer, sometimes for 15 or even 20 years. Vascular dementia – around five years.
Glen Campbell and his diagnosis of Alzheimer's. Roberta Flynn and I went to a screening of “Glen Campbell… I'll Be Me.” This is a documentary about one of the most famous country singers of our lifetime after his diagnosis of Alzheimer's in 2011.
Age is the biggest known risk factor for Alzheimer's. Most people with Alzheimer's develop the disease when they are 65 or older, with less than 10% of cases occurring before then.
After living with Alzheimer's disease, actress Gena Rowlands has died at 94. The four-time Emmy winner and two-time Golden Globe winner was known for her roles in "A Woman Under the Influence" and "The Notebook." David Muir remembers her life and legacy.
Our results confirm that vitamin D deficiency is associated with a substantially increased risk of all-cause dementia and Alzheimer disease.
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Background. Previous studies have shown that an intellectually stimulating lifestyle is associated with a lower risk for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease and related dementia (ADRD). It is unclear so far whether higher intelligence may protect against this.
They concluded that of various types of B vitamins, riboflavin had the greatest overall impact on the likelihood of developing dementia, cutting risk by almost half. Diets rich in folate and vitamin B6 reduced risk by about 20 percent.
Eating foods such as sugar, harmful fats, and processed meals is the #1 worst eating habit for memory loss. Referred to as the Standard American Diet (SAD), this diet is heavy in processed foods, too much sugar, and unhealthy fats.
While cutting out sugar entirely won't reverse dementia, reducing intake may help manage symptoms. A significant portion of the Connections memory care program relies on socialization and exercise, as physical activity can help slow memory loss in people with Alzheimer's and dementia.