As if there weren't already enough reasons to stay in shape, new research shows the mental benefits of staying trim. For the first time, research shows a concrete link between being obesity, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. What causes the relationship isn't exactly clear yet; the researchers believe that the high cholesterol of the obese may slow brain function. Whatever the reason, this shows that keeping the body lean has a profound effect on mental ability on later years.
As if there weren't already enough reasons to stay in shape, new research shows the mental benefits of staying trim. For the first time, research shows a concrete link between being obesity, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. What causes the relationship isn't exactly clear yet; the researchers believe that the high cholesterol of the obese may slow brain function. Whatever the reason, this shows that keeping the body lean has a profound effect on mental ability on later years.