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Alzheimer’s disease as a biosocial disorder: Toward integrative and personalized intervention

Khuraman Miryusifova1,2* İrana Galandarli1 Jale Alasgarova2
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1 Research Institute of Living System, Ministry of Science and Education, Baku, Azerbaijan
2 Research, Development, and Innovation Center of Excellence, Baku State University, Baku, Azerbaijan
Received: 29 May 2026 | Revised: 1 July 2026 | Accepted: 1 July 2026 | Published online: 14 July 2026
© 2026 by the Author(s). This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution -Noncommercial 4.0 International License (CC-by the license) ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ )
Abstract

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is conventionally defined by amyloid-β deposition and tau-related pathology. However, the inherent clinical heterogeneity of the disease suggests that these molecular markers alone are insufficient to fully characterize its progression. This article introduces a comprehensive “biosocial framework” for understanding AD, which posits that social determinants of health—such as social isolation, socioeconomic status, and chronic stress—are not merely passive risk factors; rather, their effects may become biologically embedded and contribute to the pathogenesis of the disease. We examine the neurobiological pathways linking psychosocial adversity to neurodegeneration, specifically through the chronic activation of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, elevated glucocorticoid levels, and systemic inflammation. This physiological cascade compromises blood–brain barrier integrity, fuels microglial dysfunction, and accelerates the accumulation of pathological protein aggregates. By distinguishing this model from the traditional biopsychosocial approach, we propose testable hypotheses concerning epigenetic modifications and gene–environment interactions. Ultimately, we argue that the future of dementia prevention lies in integrating early blood-based biomarker detection with tailored behavioral and psychological interventions. This paradigm shift toward a personalized, integrative care model is essential for addressing the multifactorial nature of AD, moving beyond purely molecular treatments to incorporate modifications to lifestyle and social environments as fundamental components of clinical management and long-term care.

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Keywords
Alzheimer’s disease
Biosocial framework
Integrative interventions
Personalized interventions
Funding
None.
Conflict of interest
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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