A new test may get to the heart of your dementia risk several years before any symptoms emerge.

Dementia, which affects over 6 million Americans , impacts memory, language and problem-solving skills.

Early detection is key for improving quality of life, expanding treatment options and enabling better life planning.

A certain blood test may be able to predict dementia risk up to 25 years before a diagnosis. harmpeti – stock.adobe.com

Now, a new study in the European Heart Journal reports that a cardiac troponin test can tell whether someone has a greater chance of developing dementia — up to 25 years before a diagnosis.

The findings link higher levels of cardiac troponin (a protein released from damaged heart muscle) in midlife to an increased risk of faster cognitive decline and

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