The simple blood test that can predict Alzheimer’s decline

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There is currently no cure for the disease nor any definitive way to predict how quickly Alzheimer’s disease will progress, but this research could change that

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Alzheimer’s decline could be predicted with a simple blood test already offered to those at risk of type 2 diabetes.

The disease is the most common type of dementia, with symptoms including confusion, speech and language issues, problems with moving around and behaviour changes.

The simple blood test that can predict Alzheimer’s decline

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