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Scientists say it's now possible to know whether you were likely to develop Alzheimer's even before developing any symptoms - by analysing our driving style.

For this research, a group of over-65s in Washington State in the US agreed to have their driving closely monitored for one year.

Sayeh Bayat, lead researcher and a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, told Newsday that it is down to a combination of factors.

鈥淧eople with preclinical Alzheimer鈥檚 were more likely to drive more abruptly, log fewer miles and visit fewer unique destinations. Preclinical Alzheimer鈥檚 is when you have early brain changes, but it's not very noticeable. Early diagnoses will immensely help with treatment options available right now.鈥�

Photo: Sayeh Bayat, a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto (Credit: Roe Lab)