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Wiggling Your Pinky Helps Prevent Alzheimer's, TikTok Says. Here's The Truth.

A viral TikTok trend called Pinky Time suggests a brief finger exercise can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline. Various reports are currently investigating whether science supports these claims. Neurologists and doctors are being consulted to verify the effectiveness of the habit.

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Reports have emerged regarding a viral TikTok finger exercise claiming to prevent dementia.

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  1. TikTok Pinky Time Trend Claims to Prevent Alzheimer's

    A viral TikTok trend called Pinky Time suggests a brief finger exercise can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline. Various reports are currently investigating whether science supports these claims. Neurologists and doctors are being consulted to verify the effectiveness of the habit.

    What's confirmed:

    • A TikTok trend called Pinky Time claims a simple finger exercise can lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's.
    • The trend involves wiggling the pinky finger for a few seconds a day to boost brain health.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Wiggling the pinky finger can stop cognitive decline.
    • A 10-second finger test can reveal a person's risk of dementia.
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