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Rapid Loss of Smell Linked to Higher Odds of Alzheimer’s

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The diminished ability to smell lemon and banana may predict the onset of cognitive decline, new research suggests.

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A sharp drop-off in the ability to smell could be a sign of dementia in otherwise healthy people, researchers at the University of Chicago have learned.

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