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A new blood test for Alzheimer’s which can detect signs of the disease up to 15 years before symptoms appear could be used to screen people over 50.

Extroverts or even just those with a more positive outlook on life were less likely to develop dementia, along with those who are more conscientious.

Can your personality affect your risk of dementia? It appears so, according to a new study of 44,000 people aged between 49 and 81 which rated them according to five key personality traits – conscientiousness, extroversion, openness to experience, neuroticism and agreeableness.

Research suggests certain characteristics may be linked with the disease – here’s what you can do about it

Telegraph: Your family tree might give you a glimpse into your own future health.

Your family tree might give you a glimpse into your own future health – but it’s not too late to alter what was once set in stone

Telegraph: Chess is not the only skill that’s beneficial later in life.

There is some wisdom to Rishi Sunak’s belief that chess is good for the mind, a new study reveals

Telegraph: Research shows routines are key to reducing the risk of getting the disease.

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