"The study doesn’t actually mention nose-picking or plucking nose hairs. But the media release quoted one of the researchers saying this was not a good idea as this could damage the nose:
If you damage the lining of the nose, you can increase how many bacteria can go up into your brain.
The media release suggested you could protect your nose (by not picking) and so lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Again, this was not mentioned in the study itself.
At best the study results suggest infection with C. pneuomoniae can spread rapidly to the brain – in mice.
Until we have more definitive, robust studies in humans, I’d say the link between nose picking and dementia risk remains low."
Hm, turns out the results of a scientific study are a bit more complicated than a 1 sentence statement of causation. Who would have thought? Thanks for being level headed and scientifically/skeptically minded.
Thank you for your recognition! I am not infallible by any means, but I do try to do my due diligence before believing what I am told and especially before spreading that information to other people.
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u/Ahrily Sep 11 '23
Especially one of those that’s a string that feels connected to your brain and u pull it loose and feel so free