Picking your nose may increase Alzheimer’s, dementia risk

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Nose-picking is a habit that is generally seen as unpleasant, but harmless. However, research from Griffith University in Queensland, Australia, suggests that the activity might not be as risk-free as previously thought.

The research, published in Nature Scientific ReportsTrusted Source, shows that by damaging the nasal cavity in mice, bacteria can enter the brain through the olfactory nerve.

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Better test for Dementia

Alzheimer; News from the web:

There’s a more sensitive, but less commonly used, screening test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).

We explain how the MoCA test works, when it’s used, and how it’s similar to and different from the Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE). See our link for today

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