Extra weight may be aging your brain faster than you think
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Extra weight may be aging your brain faster than you think
A major 24-year study involving more than 8,200 adults suggests that excess body weight may accelerate brain aging, leading to faster declines in memory, concentration, and decision-making skills. The connection was particularly strong among people over 65, raising concerns about the long-term effects of obesity on brain health.
Excess weight not only affects physical health, but could also accelerate the decline in memory and concentration capacity. A study of more than 8,200 adults draws attention to risks, especially after the age of 65.
A long-term follow-up study has revealed that the longer a person remains overweight, the faster their cognitive functions, such as memory and concentration, may decline. A correlation was confirmed between a higher Body Mass Index (BMI) and a faster rate of cognitive decline, which was particularly pronounced in the elderly population aged 65 and older. According to Science Daily on the 2nd (local time), researchers at the University of Georgi…
Excess weight, ie. an increase in body mass index (BMI) over time leads to accelerated aging of the brain and accelerated decline in cognitive abilities, he announced.
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