Beer Bellies May Double The Risk of Dementia

Well, there you go.

Bad news for those with bulging bellies: fat that builds up around the waist during middle age may cause dementia decades later, say researchers who examined the health records of thousands of senior citizens.

Scientists already know that overweight adults risk developing diabetes, heart problems and other medical conditions. But over the last few years researchers have noticed that obesity in middle age is linked with cognitive problems in the aged.

Now it seems that overall body mass is not so important – it's the fat around the belly that appears to cause the problems.

Don't worry, if you drink enough you'll die of cirrhosis or alcohol-induced aneurysms long before dementia sets in. So you're all set.

Thanks to Liberrocky again.

posted by Ace at 06:03 PM

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