What are the risk factors for Alzheimer's disease?

Age, genetic, and serious head injuries are all risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. Every 5 years after 65 years of age your risk for Alzheimer's disease doubles. Learn more from Randy P. Martin, MD, about Alzheimer's disease.

Learn about the causes of Alzheimer's and get tips to help lower your risk.

You can’t change your genes or roll back aging, but taking these steps may help reduce your risk of cognitive decline.

People younger than age 65 can develop Alzheimer's disease—and symptoms are often overlooked.

Brain injuries and exposure to certain chemicals may increase your chances for the disease later in life.

Alzheimer’s disease, head trauma, and chronic alcohol and drug use are among the causes.