Diet Doc's Diet Plans Include Healthy Mediterranean Diet Concepts Thought to Lead to Improved Memory and Cognition and Less Risk for Dementia
Science and research links obesity with an increased risk for dementia later in life. Exactly how excess weight can influence the degradation of the brain is not certain, but higher body fat is associated with diabetes and vascular diseases, both of which are related to dementia. In addition, fatty tissue is the largest hormone-producing organ in the body which produces inflammatory molecules which may affect cognitive functioning or the process of neuro-degeneration.
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