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Blood tests that predict Alzheimer's years ahead.

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  1. Oct 31, 2026
    BLOOD TEST FLAGS DECLINE RISK 10 YEARS BEFORE SYMPTOMSPooled studies · 2,684 adults

    Blood test flagged Alzheimer's-linked memory decline up to 10 years ahead

    Pooled data on 2,684 older adults with no memory problems tied high levels of one blood marker to a much higher chance of decline, though the 10-year estimate rests on thinner data.