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New Test Reveals Brain Age, Aids Alzheimer's Prevention

7/10/2025

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Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking method to assess the brain's biological age, a crucial indicator of health and longevity. By examining blood samples from 45,000 adults, they discovered that an aging brain heightens the risk of Alzheimer's and early death. This promising research paves the way for preventative medicine, with tests expected in just two to three years.

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Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking method to assess the brain's biological age, a crucial indicator of health and longevity. By examining blood samples from 45,000 adults, they discovered that an aging brain heightens the risk of Alzheimer's and early death. This promising research paves the way for preventative medicine, with tests expected in just two to three years.