12/29/2025
Women face unique risk factors when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, including genes we can’t change (like APOE‑4) and life phases like menopause. But the fight’s not over. Research shows that while genetics and family history matter, up to 40‑45% of Alzheimer’s disease cases may be preventable through lifestyle changes.
Here’s what we can influence:
• Stay active — regular movement helps your brain build vital neural chemistry.
• Prioritize heart‑healthy habits — manage blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar through diet and exercise.
• Embrace lifelong learning — challenge your mind through education, reading, games or new skills to build “cognitive reserve”.
• Nourish your brain — follow diets like Mediterranean, DASH or MIND that support cognitive health.
• Stay socially connected — meaningful interactions keep your brain firing and protect against stress and isolation.
• Get ahead of risks — treat hearing or vision loss promptly, protect your head, use memory tools and stop smoking.
You can’t choose your genes. You can choose how you live. That’s powerful. Let’s lean into prevention, not fear. Every intentional choice, big or small, adds up.
