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Bacteria Living Inside Your Mouth May Shape Your Dementia Risk

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Abstract

Could the bacteria in your mouth predict whether you are at risk of dementia? Emerging research suggests that the bacteria living on your tongue and gums may affect how the brain works and how it changes as we age. In turn, this could affect whether someone ages normally or develops dementia.
Key Data

  • Publication Date
    08 February 2025
  • Primary Author
    Joanna L'Heureux
  • Source
    ScienceAlert
  • Language
    English
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