I am 65 ... and 43 ... and 81

摘要

Earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's would allow for treatments that could reverse symptoms and slow cognitive decline. In 2017, scientists created an Alzheimer's test by sifting through data from 70,000 seniors and zooming in on 31 genetic markers associated with the disease. It accurately determines one's risk of developing Alzheimer's—and how that risk changes as you grow older. (Spoiler alert: It gets higher.)