An estimated 5.7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, an estimated 16 million people will be diagnosed with it. Bruno Giordani is the associate director of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center. He breaks down exactly what Alzheimer’s disease is, why it typically takes so long to diagnose, and what researchers have learned about the role that lifestyle plays in the onset of dementia.

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