Does picking your nose really increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

A doctor explains what it means

A new study has spurred headlines claiming frequent nose pickers are at a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge “dug” into the research and broke down what it actually means -- watch his explainer in the video above.


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Ken Haddad has been with Local 4/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He helps lead news coverage and content across broadcast and digital platforms. He's from the Metro Detroit area, and loves covering important news (and sports) in his hometown.