New research links personality traits and hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease

October 12, 2021

New research from the Florida State University College of Medicine found that changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease are often visible early on in individuals with personality traits associated with the condition.

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New research links personality traits and hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease

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