Alzheimer’s risk higher if your mother had cognitive problems

People whose mother had a history of memory loss had a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease at any age. Sergii Gnatiuk/ Shutterstock

The genetic risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is more strongly influenced by the mother’s side than the father’s side, a recent study has discovered.

Alzheimer’s disease steals memories, independence and the capacity to connect with loved ones. In 2020, over 55 million people worldwide were living with dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60-70% of all dementias.