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"Ye Zhang, I just read a new study on brain health." In a corner of the hospital, doctor Li Feng said to Zhang Ye in front of him while looking at the information.
Zhang Ye specially brought his ten-year-old grandson Xiao Ming to do a routine physical examination today, and as soon as he entered the hospital, he remembered the discussion about the early warning of brain failure that he heard on the health program yesterday, and he couldn't help but ask.
Zhang Ye is an ordinary taxi driver who has a stressful daily work and a fast pace of life, and is increasingly concerned about health, especially brain health. He believes that brain health is especially important for middle-aged and elderly people of his age. Hearing the doctor mention this research report, Zhang Ye became more concerned.
Dr. Li Feng looked at Zhang Ye's concerned eyes, smiled, and said, "This study mentions several new findings on brain failure, and one of them is particularly interesting and very practical. Did you know that brain failure is closely related to our oral hygiene? ”
Zhang Ye was a little surprised, he had never heard that the brain could be related to teeth. Curious, he asked, "Doctor, what's going on?" ”
Li Feng elaborates: "Research has shown that long-term oral problems, such as gingivitis, can affect the brain through blood circulation. The inflammatory response caused by gingivitis releases inflammatory factors that can enter the brain through the bloodstream and affect the function of brain cells, which in turn can lead to cognitive decline. ”
Zhang Ye listened more seriously, he took out his notebook from his pocket and began to take notes. Li Feng continued: "Therefore, in order to protect brain health, our daily oral care cannot be neglected. Simple brushing, flossing and regular scaling may be one of the most effective ways to prevent brain failure. "So, does this help prevent strokes?" Zhang Ye then asked.
"Of course." Li Feng replied, "Stroke is usually caused by vascular problems, and inflammation in the mouth may exacerbate the vascular inflammatory response and increase the risk of stroke. So, a simple daily habit change can actually have a very positive impact on your brain health. ”
Zhang Ye was full of emotion, but he didn't expect that protecting brain health would have such a direct connection with what he must do every day - brushing his teeth. He suddenly thought of his grandson Xiao Ming, and he also began to pay attention to it.
On his way out of the hospital, Zhang Ye kept thinking about the connection between oral hygiene and brain health that Dr. Li Feng mentioned. Zhang Ye decided to organize this information when he returned home, and planned how to apply this health knowledge to his own life and that of his family.
At his desk at home, Zhang Ye opened his notebook and carefully recorded every detail of what the doctor said. He found that in addition to gingivitis that can lead to cognitive decline, research has also shown that microbial imbalances in the mouth can affect brain health in a similar way. This perspective provided him with a new perspective: the oral cavity
Specifically, an imbalance in the oral microbiome can trigger a systemic inflammatory response that can affect the brain through the circulatory system, leading to neuroinflammation and even neurodegeneration.
This is because the oral cavity is a gathering place for many microorganisms, and once a lesion occurs, it can become a pathway for pathogens to enter the bloodstream. Zhang Ye has conducted in-depth collation and research on this information, and tried to popularize this knowledge to the people around him.
While actively promoting oral health knowledge, Zhang Ye also pays special attention to understanding the oral care needs of people of different ages and how to practice it in daily life.
For example, he learned that children and adolescents need age-appropriate toothpastes and toothbrushes because of their physical development, while older people need more frequent dental check-ups and specialized oral care due to possible tooth loss.
Zhang Ye's series of actions not only raised the health awareness of himself and his family, but also slowly affected his friends and neighbors. They began to pay more attention to their oral hygiene, went to the dentist for regular check-ups, and changed many of their bad habits.
In this way, Zhang Ye not only benefited himself, but also helped those around him better understand the important link between oral health and brain health. His efforts have made more people pay attention to their daily oral care and work together to maintain their brain health and general health.
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