Do people really want to know their risk of getting Alzheimer’s?

Do people really want to know their risk of getting Alzheimer’s?

A new study has highlighted the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas of learning your future risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Among 274 healthy research participants from the US aged 65 and over, 40 per cent declined to receive their personal risk estimates — despite having initially expressed an interest in doing so. These risk estimates were … Read more

Dementia risk depends on more than lifestyle factors — overstating this can cause stigma, blame

Dementia risk depends on more than lifestyle factors — overstating this can cause stigma, blame

As public awareness of dementia grows, so too does the appetite for prevention. Global headlines tout the benefits of exercise, diet, brain training and social activity in reducing dementia risk. In recent years, medical journals have amplified this message to encourage people to take control of their cognitive futures through lifestyle change. Last year, The … Read more