This Alzheimer’s Test Could Change Everything

This DNA test doesn’t predict your future—it helps you understand your risk.

Participants took a DNA test revealing their likelihood of overproducing a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease and were assessed for anxiety, depression, and motivation to live a healthy lifestyle. Surprisingly, knowing their risk—whether high or low—reduced anxiety and depression. But there was a twist: it also led to a drop in motivation to adopt healthy habits that might prevent mental decline. Regardless of risk status, mental health professionals can support well-being with science-backed guidance.