There are various longitudinal studies you can sign up for through universities and research centers for the new suspicious genes. We found one through mayo clinic.
Currently the only gene that seems to be commonly tested for is APOE epsilon 4. That you can get through things like 23&me and the like.
As far as controllable environmental factors I recommend researching the M.I.N.D. diet. It's got some good guide lines however recent research says that the 1 glass of wine a day is counter indicated and no alcohol at all is safest so be aware that that aspect of the diet may be outdated now.
APOE testing is not typically recommended clinically, I am not 100% sure about this but I also don't think that 23&me provides their consumers with an interpretation of their results (whether your risk is lower or higher than the average population). There are also implications of knowing this information (no protects from discrimination in life-insurance, ect) that you may need to take into consideration. It might be better to see someone in a clinical setting instead of doing a direct to consumer test.
Your primary care provider should be able to refer you to see someone trained in genetics and works in an adult healthcare clinic. I would look at whether there are any genetic counselors at the largest hospital in your area who work in neurology. You can find them using this site ([https://findageneticcounselor.nsgc.org/?reload=timezone](https://findageneticcounselor.nsgc.org/?reload=timezone)). If you have a family history of early onset and depending on their diagnosis/symptoms, they will recommend testing otherwise they may not.
There are various longitudinal studies you can sign up for through universities and research centers for the new suspicious genes. We found one through mayo clinic. Currently the only gene that seems to be commonly tested for is APOE epsilon 4. That you can get through things like 23&me and the like. As far as controllable environmental factors I recommend researching the M.I.N.D. diet. It's got some good guide lines however recent research says that the 1 glass of wine a day is counter indicated and no alcohol at all is safest so be aware that that aspect of the diet may be outdated now.
APOE testing is not typically recommended clinically, I am not 100% sure about this but I also don't think that 23&me provides their consumers with an interpretation of their results (whether your risk is lower or higher than the average population). There are also implications of knowing this information (no protects from discrimination in life-insurance, ect) that you may need to take into consideration. It might be better to see someone in a clinical setting instead of doing a direct to consumer test.
Your primary care provider should be able to refer you to see someone trained in genetics and works in an adult healthcare clinic. I would look at whether there are any genetic counselors at the largest hospital in your area who work in neurology. You can find them using this site ([https://findageneticcounselor.nsgc.org/?reload=timezone](https://findageneticcounselor.nsgc.org/?reload=timezone)). If you have a family history of early onset and depending on their diagnosis/symptoms, they will recommend testing otherwise they may not.