You lost your tooth Can you lose down your memory?

A new study says that older adults who have broken their teeth have a reduced memory and the ability to walk faster than older people still have some teeth.

British researchers said their findings showed that the tooth can contribute to the threat of an increased risk of a decrease in body and spirit for young people older.

The study included more than 3,100 participants who were older than 60 years. You do not have no teeth left about 10% of the test of a bad memory and a test of walking faster There is some remaining teeth.

The link between the tooth and the physical and mental problems is strongest for those aged between 60 years to 74 years

Gordon Marcos (Gerogios Tsakos) said that the tooth can be used to mark the beginning of the physical and mental decline in older people, especially among Those aged 60 to 74 years.

Tsakos noted that social and economic factors such as education and income can be a common link between the tooth and the mental and physical health weakened.

If you can not see what's behind the link between tooth and some reduced functionality, increased tooth the opportunity for adults who have a higher risk of physical and mental decline later. Tsakos said there are many factors which affect this reduction, such as lifestyle, psychological factors that can vary.