Episode
Short Stuff: Dangers of Nose Picking
19:13
Published: Wed Jan 04 2023
Description
You don’t have to lie - everybody picks their nose. But did you know it can be life-threatening? It’s true and you can learn how in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
University of Chicago Medicine finds that sudden loss of smell caused by COVID-19 is as significant a risk factor for the Alzheimer's gene as carrying the APOE-E4 gene itself.
00:00 - 03:50 (03:50)
Summary
University of Chicago Medicine finds that sudden loss of smell caused by COVID-19 is as significant a risk factor for the Alzheimer's gene as carrying the APOE-E4 gene itself. The study also revealed a physical connection between the nose and the brain, leading to the buildup of protein tangles and plaque that can cause neurological blockages.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Dangers of Nose Picking
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Chlamydia pneumoniae, a dangerous bacteria for the brain, can trigger the production of amyloid plaque, which can cause Alzheimer's or dementia.
03:50 - 11:18 (07:28)
Summary
Chlamydia pneumoniae, a dangerous bacteria for the brain, can trigger the production of amyloid plaque, which can cause Alzheimer's or dementia. Keeping the mask on not only helps to avoid inhaling particles but also keeps fingers away from the face and, consequently, from the bacteria and germs that can trigger such diseases.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Dangers of Nose Picking
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker discusses his use of tools to manage nose and ear hair, and also mentions the term for compulsive nose picking, rhinotillexomania.
11:18 - 14:37 (03:19)
Summary
The speaker discusses his use of tools to manage nose and ear hair, and also mentions the term for compulsive nose picking, rhinotillexomania.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Dangers of Nose Picking
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Nose picking in public is more socially acceptable in the US than in Japan, where blowing your nose in public is seen as a bigger social faux pas.
14:37 - 18:28 (03:51)
Summary
Nose picking in public is more socially acceptable in the US than in Japan, where blowing your nose in public is seen as a bigger social faux pas. The habit potentially stems from childhood and can be acceptable if done discreetly.
EpisodeShort Stuff: Dangers of Nose Picking
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Chuck and the host discuss the taboo subject of nose picking and how it is a common human activity.
18:28 - 18:58 (00:30)
Summary
Chuck and the host discuss the taboo subject of nose picking and how it is a common human activity. They also mention the rewarding feeling of the first nose blow in the morning.