Want to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s? Brush Your Teeth, Study Says
A new study from New York University shows a surprising connection between periodontal disease (gum disease) and Alzheimer’s. Researchers at the NYU College of Dentistry and Weill Cornell Medicine found that older people with more harmful than healthy bacteria in their mouths are more likely to show evidence of amyloid beta in their cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is considered a key biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease.
If you want to keep your mind sharp, you might want to visit your dentist.
The Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s