Alzheimer’s disease

Nose-Picking Habit May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk, Study Suggests

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A comprehensive analysis of numerous studies on the origins of neurological diseases has found compelling evidence that frequent nose-picking may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. This report, authored by researchers from Western Sydney University, was published in the Biomolecules journal late last year. The researchers suggested that neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease could be partially triggered by viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens that enter the brain through the nose and olfactory system. Chronic nose-picking, or …

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Jay Leno Seeks Conservatorship of Wife Amid Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

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Jay Leno, the renowned former late-night show host, has recently sought legal conservatorship over his wife, Mavis Leno, following her diagnosis with Alzheimer’s disease. The couple, who have been married for over 40 years since 1980, have been a staple in the entertainment industry, with their relationship often being a topic of discussion. Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive condition that erodes memory and other crucial cognitive functions, has reportedly affected Mavis Leno. The couple, who have …

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Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Dies

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Sandra Day O’Connor, the trailblazing first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, passed away on Friday at the age of 93. O’Connor, who retired in 2006 after a 25-year tenure on the bench, died in her native Arizona due to complications from advanced dementia and a respiratory illness. She had publicly announced her dementia diagnosis, suspected to be Alzheimer’s disease, in 2018. O’Connor was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan …

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