India, Dec. 17 -- Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are often viewed as inevitable consequences of ageing, but genetics plays a far more influential role than many realise. Certain gene variants can significantly shape an individual's risk decades before symptoms appear. Understanding your genetic profile does not predict destiny, but it can offer valuable insight into your risk factors and empower you to make informed lifestyle choices early - potentially delaying or reducing the impact of cognitive decline later in life.

Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, has highlighted the single most important genetic test used to assess an individual's risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease...