Vanderbilt University Medical Center May 13 2025 Over 6 million Americans are impacted by Alzheimer's disease, and researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and  the  University of Pittsburgh  are discovering how lifestyle habits can impact the likelihood of developing the disease. According to a new research study published in  Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association , researchers found that increased sedentary behavior, time spent sitting or lying down,