A new study finds that older adults with gum disease are more likely to show signs of white matter damage in the brain - a change tied to memory decline, balance issues, and higher stroke risk. MRI scans revealed that participants with gum disease had significantly more white matter hyperintensities than those without, even after accounting for age and other health factors.
A new study finds that older adults with gum disease are more likely to show signs of white matter damage in the brain - a change tied to memory decline, balance issues, and higher stroke risk. MRI scans revealed that participants with gum disease had significantly more white matter hyperintensities than those without, even after accounting for age and other health factors.
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