Dementia Risk: Is It Nature or Nurture?

Authors

Maria C. Norton, Utah State UniversityFollow
Elizabeth B. Fauth, Utah State UniversityFollow
Jessica Weyerman, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

11-2017

Abstract

Alzheimer’s is a complex disease for which there is no known method for reversing its effects and no known cure for those who develop it. While a large part of the risk for developing AD comes from genes we inherit, there is evidence suggesting that an even greater part of our risk comes from our “environment,” and more specifically, our lifestyle.

Recommended Citation

Norton, Maria C.; Fauth, Elizabeth B.; and Weyerman, Jessica, "Dementia Risk: Is It Nature or Nurture?" (2017). All Current Publications. Paper 1799.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/1799