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Now I'm scared; 23andme reported that I'm at risk for Late-Onset Alzheimer's. What lifestyle changes can I make to reduce the risk of liver cancer?

subcosmos 8y ago
Im a Phd, not an MD, but I'm currently trying to get my MD to see the light : https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180712100515.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180712100515.h...
rfinney 8y ago
Vigorous exercise may help with Alzheimer's. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/vigorous-exercise-may-counter-cognitive-decline-in-early-alzheimers https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/vigorous-exerci... The results indicate that aerobic exercise is more effective than any currently approved medication in fore-stalling Alzheimer's disease. Also , keep your weight down. https://www.endocrineweb.com/news/obesity/55627-being-overweight-increases-risk-liver-cancer https://www.endocrineweb.com/news/obesity/55627-being-overwe... A new study found a culprit for the increasing rates of liver cancer: obesity. The study published in the journal, Cancer Research, found that high body mass index (BMI) and a large waist circumference were associated with an increased risk for liver cancer. In addition, having type 2 diabetes, another result of obesity, also increases the risk.
- ekianjo 8y ago
  Keeping weight down reduces risks across the spectrum, probably linked to the immune system. So nothing specific to Alzheimer.
bohm 8y ago
take a daily herpes antiviral https://www.healthline.com/health-news/evidence-of-link-between-herpes-and-dementia https://www.healthline.com/health-news/evidence-of-link-betw... and reduce your alzheimer's risk by 90%
- mirimir 8y ago
  Hey, I've been taking acyclovir for decades. Maybe I'll luck out. But at least, I avoid the excruciating sores.
  - copperx 8y ago
    Are you taking acyclovir solely for Alzheimer's prevention?
- deleted 8y ago
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- dd36 8y ago
  https://bottomlineinc.com/health/alzheimers/warning-a-cold-sore-could-cause-alzheimers https://bottomlineinc.com/health/alzheimers/warning-a-cold-s... A family member has herpes and recently started showing signs of dementia. I’m going to have them try that regimen. I’m also going to reach out to that doctor.
- tim333 8y ago
  See also https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17540094 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17540094 on the same stuff
lwf 8y ago
Their FAQ actually provides all the pointers I was otherwise able to come up with, so is probably worth a shot: https://you.23andme.com/reports/ghr.alzheimers/faq/ https://you.23andme.com/reports/ghr.alzheimers/faq/ In addition, you may find it helpful to talk to a genetic counselor about your results; your GP/PCP should be able to get that sorted, although 23andme provides additional resources. https://you.23andme.com/tools/genetic-counseling/ https://you.23andme.com/tools/genetic-counseling/
foxyv 8y ago
Intermittent fasting is showing promising results. Also probably the best bet for preventing diabetes and obesity.

subcosmos 8y ago

Im a Phd, not an MD, but I'm currently trying to get my MD to see the light : https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180712100515.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180712100515.h...

rfinney 8y ago

Vigorous exercise may help with Alzheimer's. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/vigorous-exercise-may-counter-cognitive-decline-in-early-alzheimers https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/vigorous-exerci... The results indicate that aerobic exercise is more effective than any currently approved medication in fore-stalling Alzheimer's disease. Also , keep your weight down. https://www.endocrineweb.com/news/obesity/55627-being-overweight-increases-risk-liver-cancer https://www.endocrineweb.com/news/obesity/55627-being-overwe... A new study found a culprit for the increasing rates of liver cancer: obesity. The study published in the journal, Cancer Research, found that high body mass index (BMI) and a large waist circumference were associated with an increased risk for liver cancer. In addition, having type 2 diabetes, another result of obesity, also increases the risk.

ekianjo 8y ago
Keeping weight down reduces risks across the spectrum, probably linked to the immune system. So nothing specific to Alzheimer.

bohm 8y ago

take a daily herpes antiviral https://www.healthline.com/health-news/evidence-of-link-between-herpes-and-dementia https://www.healthline.com/health-news/evidence-of-link-betw... and reduce your alzheimer's risk by 90%

mirimir 8y ago
Hey, I've been taking acyclovir for decades. Maybe I'll luck out. But at least, I avoid the excruciating sores.
- copperx 8y ago
  Are you taking acyclovir solely for Alzheimer's prevention?
deleted 8y ago
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dd36 8y ago
https://bottomlineinc.com/health/alzheimers/warning-a-cold-sore-could-cause-alzheimers https://bottomlineinc.com/health/alzheimers/warning-a-cold-s... A family member has herpes and recently started showing signs of dementia. I’m going to have them try that regimen. I’m also going to reach out to that doctor.
tim333 8y ago
See also https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17540094 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17540094 on the same stuff

lwf 8y ago

Their FAQ actually provides all the pointers I was otherwise able to come up with, so is probably worth a shot: https://you.23andme.com/reports/ghr.alzheimers/faq/ https://you.23andme.com/reports/ghr.alzheimers/faq/ In addition, you may find it helpful to talk to a genetic counselor about your results; your GP/PCP should be able to get that sorted, although 23andme provides additional resources. https://you.23andme.com/tools/genetic-counseling/ https://you.23andme.com/tools/genetic-counseling/

foxyv 8y ago

Intermittent fasting is showing promising results. Also probably the best bet for preventing diabetes and obesity.