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Gum disease raises risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 70%
People suffering with gum disease for 10 years or longer are 70% more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. A new study, published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy, looked at whether severe gum disease in people aged over 50 could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. It found that patients who suffered with long standing gum disease,…