# @thereadystate on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DV9YUVilW1X
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/60077241-thereadystate-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/fa3356f002.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-16T20:43:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** drkellystarrett (@thereadystate) — https://gondola.cc/thereadystate

## Caption

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.⁠
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In this clip, Dr. Tommy Wood explains how family history, genetics, and lifestyle interact—and why many people can significantly reduce their dementia risk.⁠
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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
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Comment ‘185’ to get this episode sent directly to your inbox. 📨🎧⁠
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#alzheimers #dementia #brainhealth #genetics #apoe4 #cognitivehealth #longevity #brainaging

## Stats

- **Views:** 2,695
- **Likes:** 119
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- **Comments:** 22

## Tags

cognitivehealth, brainaging, brainhealth, genetics, apoe4, alzheimers, dementia, longevity

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