- The World Health Organization estimates that over 55 million people worldwide have dementia, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common type of the condition.
- Obesity is a known modifiable risk factor for this type of dementia.
- Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio found 21 of 74 known Alzheimer’s-related genes are also linked to obesity.
According to the
Obesity is a known
In addition, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have found 21 of 74
The study appears in
Obesity is a disease affecting the entire body and its health. A person is obese if their weight is higher than what is normally considered healthy for their height, also known as their body mass index (BMI).
Previous research suggests that maintaining an
Past research shows obesity causes inflammation in the body, which can lead to not only an increased risk for Alzheimer’s but other diseases including cardiovascular disease,
According to Dr. Claudia Satizabal, assistant professor at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases and The University of Texas Health Science…
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