A healthy lifestyle could be key to reducing dementia risk

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and one in three seniors dies due to Alzheimer’s or another dementia disease. By 2050, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s is projected to reach nearly 14 million, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.  Researchers continue to work to find ways to slow the progression of aging and target the root cause of the disease. The majority of Alzheimer’s and dementia cases are not linked to heritable factors, but a small percentage of …