i largely lost my sense of smell a few years ago. i also recently learned i have increased risk of developing #alzheimers. i suffer major mental health conditions & i have had extreme exhaustion for a year with other physical symptoms. as a result i struggle to live a healthy life which makes my risk greater..
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260411043048.htm

Your nose could detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin
Losing your sense of smell might signal Alzheimer’s far earlier than expected. Scientists found that immune cells in the brain actively destroy smell-related nerve fibers after detecting abnormal signals on their surfaces. This damage begins in early stages of the disease, well before cognitive decline. The discovery could help identify at-risk patients sooner and improve treatment timing.