Two new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease were recently identified.

While there currently is no cure for the disease, there are healthy steps a person can take to reduce their risk or possibly prevent it.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease -- the most common type of dementia. By the year 2050, that number is expected to grow to 13 million. With cases rapidly rising, do you know your risk for developing this devasting disease?