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Bacteria Living Inside Your Mouth May Shape Your Dementia Risk


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.

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