The brain remembers everything: your body weight today will determine your memory level in the future
A new study reveals that prolonged excess weight affects cognitive decline, with the strongest impact appearing 8 years later, especially among people aged 65 and over. The article warns against rapid weight loss in old age and offers principles for managing weight and brain health.
A new study shows that prolonged excess weight affects cognitive decline, with the strongest impact appearing 8 years later. The vulnerability is higher among people aged 65 and over. The researchers point to mediating biological mechanisms, but the article does not detail them. Alongside this, it is emphasized that rapid weight loss in old age can be dangerous, and that the BMI index does not distinguish between fat mass and muscle mass. The article offers four principles for managing weight and brain health throughout life, with an emphasis on metabolic stability and maintaining muscle mass.