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There is no guarantee that you can avoid Alzheimer’s disease. While early-onset Alzheimer’s disease begins to appear before the age of 65, late-onset Alzheimer’s disease typically occurs long after 65 years of age. As detailed in Chapter 12 in this book, the early-onset form is primarily driven by inheritance. It is due to mutations in three different genes that lead to abnormal levels of amyloid beta peptide. In contrast, late-onset Alzheimer’s disease has not been proven to be caused by specific gene mutations; while there are genetic links, it appears to be a result of the combination of aging and lifestyle among other contributing factors. Thus, eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is one thing a person can do to decrease the odds of developing the late-onset form of the disease. Coupling this with regular exercise and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle can also help. Using one’s brain actively in various activities like crossword puzzles, Sudoku, etc. is believed to help stave off memory decline. As you might expect, passively watching shows on TV is less than beneficial.