Saturday, August 4, 2018

More Belly Fat Linked to Cognitive Impairment

A new study using data from more than 5,000 people has found that a higher percentage of belly fat was associated with reduced cognitive function in Irish adults older than 60.

Previous studies have found that people who are overweight do not perform as well on tests of memory and visuospatial ability compared to those who are normal weight, said researchers at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland.

This is of concern in Ireland, as over half of the population over the age of 50 is classified...


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