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Nose pickers, beware. New research from Australia’s Griffith University suggests that picking your nose can increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. According to the study, dangerous bacteria from your finger can travel through your nasal cavity to your brain. The brain will then respond to the attacking bacteria by depositing amyloid beta protein, a hallmark of Alzheimers. Picking your nose or tweezing nose hairs can also damage the inner lining of your nose, potential