If someone in your family had dementia, does that mean you’ll develop it too? Not necessarily. While genetics—like the ApoE4 gene—can increase risk, lifestyle and environmental factors also play a major role.⁠ ⁠ In this clip, Dr. Tommy Wood explains how family history, genetics, and lifestyle interact—and why many people can significantly reduce their dementia risk.⁠ ⁠ What You’ll Learn:⁠ 🧬 How family history influences dementia risk⁠ 🧠 What the ApoE4 gene means for Alzheimer’s risk⁠ 📊 How multiple genes can combine to affect brain health⁠ 🏡 Why shared lifestyle habits in families matter⁠ ⚡ How healthy lifestyle changes can offset genetic risk⁠ ⁠ Comment ‘185’ to get this episode sent directly to your inbox. 📨🎧⁠ ⁠ #alzheimers #dementia #brainhealth #genetics #apoe4 #cognitivehealth #longevity #brainaging