An early sign of Alzheimer’s disease can be noticed while showering: what should you look out for?
It’s often thought that the first symptoms of Alzheimer’s are solely related to memory: a forgotten name, a word on the tip of the tongue, or difficulty getting around. But a recent study highlights a much more subtle and unexpected sign that could be detected simply… while taking a shower. Yes, you read that right!
We no longer recognize the smell of soap: a sign that should not be ignored.
Imagine this: you open your usual shower gel, the one with the scent you’ve known for years, and suddenly… nothing. Or rather, a faint, indistinct aroma. This seemingly trivial detail could actually be one of the first signs of cognitive decline, according to Professor Davangere Devanand, a psychiatrist and neurologist at Columbia University in New York.
