Alzheimer's Disease is a Progressive Disease Alzheimer's disease is a cognitive disorder that progresses slowly over time and is the leading cause of dementia in the United States.   The disease may progress slowly.  And currently affects millions of Americans.  Alzheimer's disease makes up over 60% of diagnosed cases of dementia. The risk factors for Alzheimer's disease include aging, genetics, traumatic brain injury, diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation.  Chronic use of pharmaceutical medications, exposure to toxic substances, chronic disease, heart disease, infection, and stress, are also considered risk factors. The Risk of Developing Alzheimer's Disease Many people…