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The Link Between Nose Picking and Alzheimer's Risk
TLDR Nose picking can introduce dangerous bacteria into the brain, increasing the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. It is a widespread habit, with 91% of people admitting to picking their nose, and can become a compulsive behavior that interferes with daily functioning.
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A sudden loss of smell can be an early warning sign of dementia or Alzheimer's, and is as big a risk factor as having the Alzheimer's gene.
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Picking your nose can introduce a dangerous bacteria called chlamydia pneumoniae into the brain, which can lead to the development of amyloid plaque and increase the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Picking your nose can introduce dangerous bacteria into the brain, increasing the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Picking your nose can introduce dangerous bacteria into the brain, increasing the risk of Alzheimer's and dementia, and it is also a widespread habit with 91% of people reporting that they pick their nose.
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Nose picking can become a compulsive habit that interferes with daily functioning and can cause medical problems such as perforation of the septum and sinuses.
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Nose picking becomes more appealing as you age, with only 7.6% of surveyed teenagers admitting to picking their nose, and it is more of an adult phenomenon than a childhood one.
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Nose picking is considered a social taboo in some cultures, such as China, where it is seen as a way of life due to the high levels of pollution in major cities.
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Society & Culture
