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The greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer’s and other dementias is increasing age, but these disorders are not a normal part of aging. While age increases risk, it is not a direct cause of Alzheimer's. Most individuals with the disease are 65 and older. After age 65, the risk of Alzheimer's doubles every five years. After age 85, the risk reaches nearly one-third.

Learn more: 10 Signs of Alzheimer's, Diagnosis, Visiting Your Doctor

Another strong risk factor is family history. Those who have a parent, brother or sister with Alzheimer’s are more likely to develop the disease. The risk increases if more than one family member has the illness. When diseases tend to run in families, either heredity (genetics), environmental factors, or both, may play a role. Learn More: What Does Alzheimer's Do to the Brain?

Scientists know genes are involved in Alzheimer’s. Two categories of genes influence whether a person develops a disease: risk genes and deterministic genes. Alzheimer's genes have been found in both categories. It is estimated that less than 1% of Alzheimer’s cases are caused by deterministic genes (genes that cause a disease, rather than increase the risk of developing a disease).

While age, family history and heredity are all risk factors we can’t change, research is beginning to reveal clues about other risk factors we may be able to influence through general lifestyle and wellness choices and effective management of other health conditions.

Heart-head connection: Some of the strongest evidence links brain health to heart health. This connection makes sense, because the brain is nourished by one of the body’s richest networks of blood vessels, and the heart is responsible for pumping blood through these blood vessels to the brain.

The risk of developing Alzheimer’s or vascular dementia appears to be increased by many conditions that damage the heart and blood vessels. These include heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Work with your doctor to monitor your heart health and treat any problems that arise.

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The night of Thursday, June 23 is perhaps the most anticipated night of the year for dozens of young Spaniards from the cities of the Mediterranean coast — Barcelona, Tarragona, Valencia, Alicante, and more — who have finished the school year and are looking forward to celebrating the arrival of Summer and vacations.

The night of June 23 to 24 is the so-called 'verbena de San Juan,' a celebration that traditionally features large bonfires, firecrackers and fireworks after an outdoor dinner, in which there is no lack of cava or the so-called coca de San Juan — a sweet cake covered with candied fruit and pine nuts. After dinner, young people or anyone who likes the night, flood the bars and dance in clubs and continue celebrating until dawn.

The origin of this festival goes back to pagan festivals that celebrated the Summer solstice. However, the Summer solstice takes place on the night of June 21, while St. John's Day falls on the night of the 23 to the 24. This difference likely has religious reasons, as it coincides to when St. John the Baptist was born according to the Bible.

The celebration of the night of St. John is accompanied by rituals, superstitions and traditions. Some have been lost over time, but others are still carried out to this day, such as making bonfires to burn away bad memories and make wishes for the coming year. In some places, the tradition is to jump over fires and bonfires to avoid ailments and bring luck. The most romantic tradition of all is bathing in the sea during the night of San Juan to find a partner.

In the coastal cities of the Spanish Mediterranean it is common to light bonfires in the main square and burn objects and old clothes from the year before sitting at the dinner table. It is also common to take a night dip in the sea, not only to find a partner, but also to get lucky. The beach becomes the center of amusement, with the beach bars open until the wee hours of the morning and the fireworks shows lighting up the dark night sky.

One of the biggest Midsummer Night celebrations in the Mediterranean is the one celebrated in Ciutadella, on the island of Menorca. The tradition is seven centuries old, and began when Sant Joan was celebrated with a pilgrimage. A group of workers would travel the road from Ciutadella to the hermitage of Sant Joan de Missa on the back of their horses collecting donations.

Nowadays, the festival consists of riders traveling through the streets of the town, and crowds of people gather to watch the horses rear up on their hind legs.

In Andalusia and the Canary Islands, it is typical to burn a rag doll in an act called "quemar el Juan." During the burning, wishes for a better future are cast. In other regions, such as Asturias and Galicia, the celebration is also linked to water, a much tamer element than bonfires and firecrackers in times of drought due to climate change. Tonight will be one of maximum alert for firefighters and emergency services. Authorities have asked citizens to be cautious. In most regions, it is forbidden to throw firecrackers and fireworks outside of permitted places to avoid fires.

In Latin America the night of San Juan places the Devil as the protagonist. According to legend, it is the night when the Devil is loose and the lands are blessed by St. John the Baptist. In some places, very early in the morning, many people wash their hair and faces with the blessed waters and repeat the phrase: "San Juan, San Juan, give me milcao, I will give you bread," three times.

In Puerto Rico, the Night of San Juan is also the official patronal feast of the capital city. Countless rituals are performed to "get rid of bad luck," such as lying on your back on the beach seven times at midnight, bathing on your back, or bathing with flowers. The Night of San Juan has become a village party, where people celebrate with music, dancing, food and drinks. As midnight approaches, the beaches become crowded with people anxiously waiting for the time to jump into the sea and perform the aforementioned ritual.

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