New research indicates visceral fat has a profoundly negative effect on cognitive abilities

Being overweight or having excess body fat is a strong predictor of reduced cognitive function, according to new research published in The Lancet. The findings highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy weight to protect cognitive function. The authors of the new study were motivated by the increasing prevalence of obesity and metabolic diseases in Asia and their potential impact on cognitive health in the region. The researchers aimed to investigate the relationship between adiposity (body fat) and metabolic risk factors with cognitive function in Asian populations. “I am interested in...