Health & Science: WTF?!? Nose-picking likely ‘partially’ to blame for Alzheimer’s disease: scientists

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Nose-picking likely ‘partially’ to blame for Alzheimer’s disease: scientists

With prevention in mind, researchers urged for regular hand-washing.

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Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease: A Potential Role of Nose-Picking in Pathogen Entry via the Olfactory System?

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive cognitive decline and memory impairment. Many possible factors might contribute to the development of AD, including amyloid peptide and tau deposition, but more recent evidence suggests that...

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Eating Boogers: Is It Good for You, Disorder, How to Stop, and More

Nose picking and eating the boogers inside, also known as mucophagy, has traditionally been met with looks of disgust. However, some may suggest otherwise. Here’s everything you should know about eating boogers, including benefits, risks, and tips for stopping.

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Nose Picking: Why We Do It, If It’s Bad for Us, and How to Stop

Nose picking may not be socially acceptable, but it’s rarely dangerous. Read on to find out when picking your nose might present a problem and what you can do if you need help stopping the big dig.

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Why picking your nose is dangerous | Enlighten

Picking your nose and plucking the hairs from your nose are not good ideas, particularly if you don’t want to get diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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Alzheimer's Disease 'Might Be Partially Caused' by Nose Picking

Picking your nose may introduce infection-causing germs that, over time, may make someone more likely to develop the progressive dementia, a report says.

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