Japanese scientists have come forward with the results of a study linking tooth loss with dementia in the elderly.
In a study done on 4,200 individuals, those who reported symptoms of memory loss were the ones who also had fewer of their own teeth. Dr. Nozomi Okamoto, the chief investigator of the study, has a couple of theories about this link. He says that the death of sensory receptors int he mouth can be linked with dying neurons in the brain, and that inflammatory substances released from infected gums can contribute to inflammation in the brain.
Food for thought, indeed.
seems a bit far-fetched.
ReplyDeletehahah didn't know about this, I'll keep this in mind for my grandma..
ReplyDeleteThis seems a bit crazy. Dementia is a terrible thing though.
ReplyDeletejapanese people are pretty cool
ReplyDeleteTheres always studies like this coming out. I remember when they said Apples will give you cancer...
ReplyDeleteWell if you are having a hard time connecting your memories brushing your teeth is probably last on your list of things to remember to do.
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Another breakthrough in the search for a cure for dementia.
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